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Thought it be an excellently made movie. 1941... The Japanese start attacking parts of China that were under British rule. A privileged boy separated from his parents... I still remember the drag marks on the floor, he called for his mum. He tried to survive in the streets, avoiding authorities, the urchin he became. But, with other "foreigners" ,was thrown into a POW camp. Near an air strip. He gained respect for all- this includes the Japanese officers. Every morning he sang their national anthem. They noticed and in turn, was given an odd "respect" and a Japanese bomber jacket. He brought joy to the prisoners, even dignity.
I think only a child would sing the enemy's national anthem. They are born with " clean slates" and fresh hearts. If you have not seen it, well, it's a long one but worth it. Semi-autobiographical
I think only a child would sing the enemy's national anthem. They are born with " clean slates" and fresh hearts. If you have not seen it, well, it's a long one but worth it. Semi-autobiographical
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