Empire of the Sun (1987)

Name: Empire of the Sun
Released: 1987

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.

Genres: Drama, History, War

What to watch after Empire of the Sun

Bridge of Spies (2015) — Steven Spielberg directed both
The Flowers of War (2011) — Same subject: japanese occupation of china
War Horse (2011) — Steven Spielberg directed both
A Place in the Sun (1951) — Same feel: dramatic, painful
Rescue Dawn (2006) — Same subject: prisoner of war
Letters from Iwo Jima (2006)