Empire of the Sun

Name: Empire of the Sun
Released: 1987
Rating: 7.7

To survive in a world at war, he must find a strength greater than all the events that surround him.

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DramaHistoryWarSlow BurnEmotional DepthHidden GemPhilosophical

Why Watch

A Drama, History pick with emotionally resonant storytelling, a patient, deliberate slow burn — Filmistani Score 83.

Synopsis

Jamie Graham, 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, 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 spirit, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.