Empire of the Sun
directed by: Steven Spielberg, year: 1987
actors: Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers
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Description:
Empire of the Sun is a war drama directed by Steven Spielberg, adaptation of J. G. Ballard's semi-autobiographical novel. It follows Jim, a precocious British boy living in Shanghai who becomes separated from his parents as Japan invades in the early stages of World War II. Stranded in a war-torn city, he endures hunger, captivity, and shifting loyalties, gradually learning to survive and navigate a dangerous, morally complex world, shaping his growth into adulthood.
Keywords:
Wwii, War Drama, Historical Drama, Adventure, Coming Of Age, World War II, Steven Spielberg
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