Lekh vs The Sleeping Dictionary

Lekh has the higher audience score (8.6/10 against 6.5/10 for The Sleeping Dictionary). The Sleeping Dictionary is the shorter watch at 1h 49m compared with 2h 10m. The Sleeping Dictionary is the older of the two (2003 against 2022). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Lekh posterLekh2022 VS The Sleeping Dictionary posterThe Sleeping Dictionary2003
LekhThe Sleeping Dictionary
Audience score★ 8.6/10★ 6.5/10
Year20222003
Length2h 10m1h 49m
GenresDrama, RomanceDrama, Romance
Country––
DirectorManvir BrarGuy Jenkin
Main castNirmal Rishi, Gurnam Bhullar, Tania, Kaka Kautki, Harman DhaliwalHugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Noah Taylor, Emily Mortimer, Jessica Alba

Synopsis

Lekh

During their teen years, Rajvir and Ronak are attracted to one another but never act on their feelings. As years go on and they drift apart, they are reunited by fate and rediscover their attraction.

The Sleeping Dictionary

A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.

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