The Sleeping Dictionary
Brief Synopsis
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In the 1920's, a young British officer journeys to a remote jungle outpost, where he encounters some unusual local customs: a beautiful young woman is assigned to ostensibly tutor him in the native language, but it becomes clear that she is some kind of army-allotted concubine. When the officer fall
Cast & Crew
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Guy Jenkin
Director
Hugh Dancy
Jessica Alba
Brenda Blethyn
Bob Hoskins
Noah Taylor
Film Details
Also Known As
Kärlekens lexicon, Sleeping Dictionary
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Period
Romance
Release Date
2003
Location
Malaysia
Synopsis
In the 1920's, a young British officer journeys to a remote jungle outpost, where he encounters some unusual local customs: a beautiful young woman is assigned to ostensibly tutor him in the native language, but it becomes clear that she is some kind of army-allotted concubine. When the officer falls in love with the woman, both the military and the local tribe are thrown into turmoil.
Director
Guy Jenkin
Director
Crew
Clinton Cavers
Art Director
Martin Fuhrer
Dp/Cinematographer
Martin Fuhrer
Director Of Photography
Guy Jenkin
Screenplay
Guy Jenkin
Producer
Ileen Maisel
Executive Producer
Andrew Matthews
Consultant
Jimmy Mulville
Producer
Denise O'donoghue
Producer
Penny Rose
Costume Designer
Holland Simon
Production Designer
Lesley Walker
Editor
Film Details
Also Known As
Kärlekens lexicon, Sleeping Dictionary
Genre
Comedy
Drama
Period
Romance
Release Date
2003
Location
Malaysia
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States on Video February 18, 2003
Feature directorial debut for Guy Jenkin.
Released in United States on Video February 18, 2003
