The Sun (2005)
Original title: Солнце
The Sun is a 2005 Russian-language drama movie directed by Aleksandr Sokurov, with a running time of 1h 51m. It stars Issey Ogata, Robert Dawson and Kaori Momoi.
A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
Quick answers
What is The Sun about?
A re-imagination of Japanese Emperor Hirohito’s final days in power as WWII draws to a close.
When was The Sun released?
The Sun was released on 17 February 2005.
How long is The Sun?
The Sun runs 1h 51m.
Who made The Sun?
The Sun was directed by Aleksandr Sokurov.
Where can I watch The Sun?
The Sun is available on Kanopy, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch The Sun
Watch free: Kanopy
Rent: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Issey Ogata as Emperor Shouwa-Tennou Hirohito
- Robert Dawson as General Douglas MacArthur
- Kaori Momoi as Empress Kojun
- Shiro Sano as The chamberlain
- Dmitriy Podnozov
- Shinmei Tsuji as Old servant
- Taijirō Tamura as scientist
- Georgi Pitskhelauri as midshipman
- Hiroya Morita as Suzuki, Prime Minister
- Toshiaki Nishizawa as Yonai, Minister of the Navy
- Naomasa Musaka as Anami, Minister of the War
- Kōjirō Kusanagi as Togo, Minister of Foreign Affairs