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Empire of the Sun

1987 2h 33m English 7.7
Action, Drama, History, War
Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him.—Jeff Hansen

Cast

Masatô Ibu
Masatô Ibu
as Sgt. Nagata
Miranda Richardson
Miranda Richardson
as Mrs. Victor
Nigel Havers
Nigel Havers
as Dr. Rawlins
Ralph Michael
Ralph Michael
as Mr. Partridge

Screenshots

Movie screenshot
Movie screenshot
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