Jamie Graham (Christian Bale), a privileged English boy, is living in Shanghai when the Japanese invade and force all foreigners into prison camps. Jamie is captured with an American sailor named Basie (John Malkovich), who looks out for him while they are in the camp together. Even though he is separated from his parents and in a hostile environment, Jamie maintains his dignity and youthful spirits, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.
History, Action, Drama
Languages
English (Original)
Maturity Rating
PG Violence, Language
QC: 8+ Violence, Langage vulgaire
Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Christian Bale
John Malkovich
Miranda Richardson
Nigel Havers
Joe Pantoliano
Leslie Phillips
Masatô Ibu
Emily Richard
Rupert Frazer
Ben Stiller
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Feature
Empire of the Sun
Empire of the Sun
A young English boy struggles to survive under Japanese occupation during World War II.