Anna and the King
Year | 1999 |
Starring | Chow Yun-Fat, Jodie Foster, Ling Bai, Randall Duk |
Director(s) | Andy Tennant |
Rating | PG-13 |
Genre(s) | Drama, Romance |
Anna Leonowens is a British school teacher sent to Siam to teach the children of the royal family of King Mongkut. After the death of her husband, Anna and her son, Louis, struggle to find their place in the world. Upon arriving in Siam, Anna immediately feels a connection with the country, culture, and people of Siam. Her bold and often outrageous behavior eventually wins the heart of King Mongkut. He learns to value Anna’s opinions and honesty and quickly becomes enthralled with her.