The story follows John Truscott (Hugh Dancy), an idealistic English officer sent to Sarawak to Westernize the indigenous Iban population. Upon arrival, he is introduced to Selima (Jessica Alba), his assigned "sleeping dictionary". The Custom
Upon arrival, he is introduced to a local custom: he is assigned a "sleeping dictionary"—a native woman who lives with him to teach him the local language and customs. This role is fulfilled by Selima, and while their arrangement is meant to be strictly educational, the two eventually fall into a deep, forbidden romance. the sleeping dictionary mmsub
: Starring Jessica Alba as Selima and Hugh Dancy as John Truscott. The story follows John Truscott (Hugh Dancy), an