Jim Graham, a young Briton living a comfortable life in Shanghai, is separated from his parents following the Japanese invasion of China at the start of World War II. The separation leads to Jim being caught in an internment camp where he has to fend for himself. Cast includes John Malkovich, Christian Bale, Miranda Richardson and Nigel Havers. Based on the autobiographical novel by J. G. Ballard.
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ACMI Identifier
311069
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Prisoners of war
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - China
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)