The Sun(2005)
A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
Movie: The Sun
Top 10 Billed Cast
Emperor Shouwa-Tennou Hirohito
General Douglas MacArthur
Empress Kojun
The chamberlain
scientist
midshipman
Yonai, Minister of the Navy
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A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
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2005-02-17
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