Academy Award winner Jodie Foster and international action star Chow Yun-Fat
star in this epic true story of a woman who challenged the heart of a king and
inspired the destiny of a nation.
English schoolteacher Anna Leonowens has traveled to Siam to educate the
fifty-eight children of King Mongkut. If she has preconceived notions about the
East, the King has similar notions about the West. But amid the danger of
growing political unrest, their respect for each other slowly turns into
something more.
Special Features:
- Director's Commentary
- HBO Behind The Scenes Featurette
- Music Video: Joy Enriquez ‘How Can I Not Love You’
Critic Reviews:
- " Anna and the King is a remarkable achievement for Andy Tennant… He
has made full use of the magnificent sets, costumes and spectacle while never
neglecting the human relationship that makes the Anna-King saga so enduring.
" – Bob Thomas (Associated Press)
- " Here is an old-fashioned costume drama with sumptuous sets, stirring
music, and beguiling landscapes. " – Frederic and Mary Ann
Brussat (Spirituality & Practice)
- " A richly satisfying mix of history, drama and romance. " –
Susan Stark (Detroit News)