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 who he gives John is Selima. And while teaching him, John finds himself attracted to her. And we says it's not allowed, both the locals and Bullard forbid him to be in a relationship with Selima. But he defies them which has dire consequences.... (Full plot summary below)
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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 who he gives John is Selima. And while teaching him, John finds himself attracted to her. And we says it's not allowed, both the locals and Bullard forbid him to be in a relationship with Selima. But he defies them which has dire consequences.
Leave your thoughts about The Sleeping Dictionary.
| Filmcritic.comChristopher NullI can't say much for the wandering storyline... |
| TV GuideRobert PardiIf your taste runs to palm fronds and moonlit rendezvous, you might enjoy this impeccably produced bit of kitsch. |
| User ReviewSebastian BI don't really like love-stories. But this movie is really good and of course it's with Jessica. |
| User Reviewdyna marie ca beautiful film. i loved it, one of my favorite romances. jessica alba was shockingly good. its really a touching story. i just stumbled upon it in a movie rental one day and it was incredible. i'm surprised that no one knows about it, its so great. |
| User ReviewLeo LA remarkable movie! Hugh Dancy (looking younger in this film) is fantastic, as well as Jessica Alba. Love the music composition and score. Great sceneries! |
| User ReviewNate DShe is a good lookin babe so I have to like this movie. |
| User ReviewKimberly MVisually this is such a beautiful movie. I know it's just another love story, but the setting is awsome. I love that it takes place in such a remote area among such a wonderful culture as the Iban. |
| User ReviewPrivate Uthat guy sure did get to make out with jessica alba a lot |
| User ReviewTierrusse Mexcellent, film was absolutely gorgeous, couldn't have picked a better location for a love-story of this calibur |
| User Reviewszabo rUn film de filles, mais je lai vraiment trouvé bon! |
