The Sleeping Dictionary 2003 Movie

IMDB Rating 6.6  (7K)
John Truscott goes to Borneo to work with the Iban. He reports to Henry Bullard, who gives him a "sleeping dictionary"--one of the locals who teaches him the local language and culture. And... More details

Directors

Guy Jenkin

Cast

Jessica AlbaBrenda BlethynHugh Dancy

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