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The Sleeping Dictionary is a 2003 British-American romantic drama film written and directed by Guy Jenkin and starring Hugh Dancy, Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer, and Bob Hoskins. The film is about a young Englishman who is sent to Sarawak, Malaysia, in the 1930s to become part of the British colonial government. There he encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough…
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There’s an irresistible quality to period dramas, especially the ones set in old colonial times, that always pulls me in. Funny how after a long day, I chose to watch this film, expecting it to bore me to sleep but I ended up not blinking till the credits rolled. Before I say anything more, who on God’s green earth approved this ridiculous title for this film? Synopsis Set in 1930s British colonial Sarawak, the film…More
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Image Director Guy Jenkin crafted a mesmerizing period drama with The Sleeping Dictionary, which transported me to colonial Sarawak through its meticulous production. Set in the 1830s, the film follows a young Welsh girl named Selima who is taken in by an indigenous tribe and conveys their daily struggles under the ruthless Brooke dynasty. Over the course of two riveting hours, Guy Jenkin relies on the power…More
This is a relatively unknown film featuring Jessica Alba. It's a steamy love story set in the jungles of Sarawak during the 1930s. sourceMore