The Sleeping Dictionary

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.

Director: Guy Jenkin

Cast:Jessica Alba , Brenda Blethyn , Hugh Dancy , Bob Hoskins , Christopher Ling , Junix Inocian , Michael Jessing Langgi , Mano Maniam , K.K. Moggie , Emily Mortimer , Cicilia Anak Richard , Malcolm Rogers , Eugene Salleh , Noah Taylor , Kate Helen White , Prang