Empire of the Sun

Jamie Graham (Christian Bale), 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 named Basie (John Malkovich), 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 spirits, providing a beacon of hope for the others held captive with him.

O menino inglês Jamie Graham mora na China quando os japoneses a invadem e enviam todos os estrangeiros para campos de concentração. Jamie é capturado com um soldado americano chamado Basie, que cuida dele no campo. Embora esteja separado dos pais e em um ambiente hostil, Jamie mantém a dignidade e o otimismo, dando esperança a outros prisioneiros.