The Sun (Russian: Сóлнце, Solntse) is a 2005 Russian biographical film surrounding Japanese Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) during the final days of WWII. The film is the third drama in director Aleksandr Sokurov's planned trilogy following on the leaders of Russia (Taurus about Vladimir Lenin) and Germany's (Moloch about Adolf Hitler).
Towards the conclusion of the Second World War, Japan nears defeat as Emperor Hirohito (Issei Ogata) reminisces on the...
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The Sun (Russian: Сóлнце, Solntse) is a 2005 Russian biographical film surrounding Japanese Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito) during the final days of WWII. The film is the third drama in director Aleksandr Sokurov's planned trilogy following on the leaders of Russia (Taurus about Vladimir Lenin) and Germany's (Moloch about Adolf Hitler).
Towards the conclusion of the Second World War, Japan nears defeat as Emperor Hirohito (Issei Ogata) reminisces on the past while being held up in a bunker underneath his Imperial Palace in Tokyo. Hirohito reflects on the foundation of the conflict while attempting to dictate peace terms. Later, military commander General Douglas MacArthur (Robert Dawson) of the U.S., is sent to bring him through the ruins of Tokyo for a meeting regarding the occupation of the victorious Allied leaders. The two very different men strangely bond after sharing dinner and cigars, after which Hirohito retreats to his personal quarters. Following his admission of personal failures...
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