The Sleeping Dictionary (2003)

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.

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Summary Details
Earliest Release DateJanuary 31, 2003 (Mexico)
MPAAR
Running Time1 hr 49 min
GenresDrama Romance

Latin America

AreaRelease DateOpeningGross
MexicoJan 31, 2003$57,524