Empire of the Sun
A World War II film set in Waibaidu Bridge, depicting events of 1941–1945
Synopsis
A young British boy is separated from his family during the Japanese invasion of Shanghai and must learn to survive in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
Historical setting
The events portrayed in Empire of the Sun take place in 1941–1945, during the Second World War. Explore the same period alongside other films on the WW2 timeline.
