Emperor
Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Japan, this historical drama follows General Bonner Fellers, portrayed by Matthew Fox, as he navigates the complex political landscape to determine the fate of Emperor Hirohito. The film delves into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by Fellers, who is also dealing with personal memories of a past romance. Tommy Lee Jones stars as General Douglas MacArthur, adding gravitas to the narrative. Directed by Peter Webber, the film offers a nuanced exploration of cultural and political tensions during a pivotal moment in history. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
Director: Peter Webber
Actors: Colin Moy, Eriko Hatsune, Isao Natsuyagi, Kaori Momoi, Masatō Ibu, Masayoshi Haneda, Matthew Fox, Takatarô Kataoka, Tommy Lee Jones, Toshiyuki Nishida
Country: Japan, New Zealand, United States of America
Company: Envision Casting, Fellers Film, Krasnoff Foster Productions
Worldwide Gross: $14,858,240