The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)★ 7.4/10

R · GB,DE,US · 109 min · January 31, 2003

• Drama
• Romance

Directed by: Guy Jenkin

Written by: Guy Jenkin

A young Englishman is sent to Malaysian Borneo in the 1930s to stay with a tribe as UK's colonial representative. A local woman (J.Alba) helps him understand local tradition and language. He falls in love with her etc. despite the taboo.