Empire of the Sun
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.
PG
HD
Drama, History, War
1987
153 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Empire of the Sun
- Duration : 153 min
- Languages : English, Japanese, Mandarin
- Writers : J.G. Ballard (novel), Tom Stoppard (screenplay)
- Directors : Steven Spielberg min
- Imdb : 7.8 (82803 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.9 (59312 votes)
- Actors : Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers
Movie Storyline
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.