Empire of the Sun

1987 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · 154 min · drama film, war film, coming-of-age film

★ 7.5/10 · 2,203 ratings on TMDB

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.