Storyline

This is the story of Anna Leonowens, the English schoolteacher who came to Siam in the 1860s to teach the children of King Mongkut. She becomes involved in his affairs, from the tragic plight of a young concubine to trying to forge an alliance with Britain to a war with Burma that is orchestrated by Britain. In the meantime, a subtle romance develops between them.

Plot Keywords

based on true story, 19th century, briton abroad, thailand, schoolteacher, 1860s, king, river, widow, decapitation, mistress, poison, class differences, buddhism, public execution, polygamy, bridge, monarchy, ambassador, beach

Short Review

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.

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