The Last Emperor

The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor
Genres: Drama, History
Rating: 7.6
Language: en
Year:1987
Country:GB
Budget: 23 800 000 $
Runtime: 2h 43min
Tags: 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, arranged marriage, autobiography, based on true story, becoming an adult, beijing, china, biography, buddhism, china, communism, coup d'etat, decadence, dowager, drug addiction, dynasty, emperor, experiment, isolation, japanese occupation of china, manchuria, opium, reeducation camp, revolution, suicide, suicide attempt, teacher,

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Description:

In this compelling historical drama, we follow the extraordinary journey of Pu Yi, the last Emperor of China, whose life unfolds from opulent beginnings in the Forbidden City to a humble end in the People's Republic. Born into revered royalty and adored by millions, his reign is soon cut short, leading him through a tumultuous series of events - abdication, a descent into assistant depravity, exploitation at the hands of invading Japanese forces, and ultimately, anonymity as he blends into life as an ordinary peasant worker. This poignant portrayal of Pu Yi's remarkable story unravels the intricacies of power, politics, and personal transformation amidst the tumultuous backdrop of China's historical transitions.

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