Editing The King and I (1956)
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The movie is based on the story of Anna Leonowens, who moves from Wales to Thailand in order to become a tutor for the children of King Mongkut of Sian in the early 1960s. King Mongkut becomes wary about reports of English imperialism and the British view of him as a barbaric leader. The cultural differences cause a rift between the King and Anna however despite this they learn to accept each other and Anna falls in love with the King. | The movie is based on the story of Anna Leonowens, who moves from Wales to Thailand in order to become a tutor for the children of King Mongkut of Sian in the early 1960s. King Mongkut becomes wary about reports of English imperialism and the British view of him as a barbaric leader. The cultural differences cause a rift between the King and Anna however despite this they learn to accept each other and Anna falls in love with the King. | ||
