Reasonably accurate biopic of the last emperor of China. Long but engaging movie, exotically filmed with attention to detail. I was a little disappointed that the film did not mention his brief reinstallment as Chinese emperor in 1917 but it's an excellent film, especially for those interested in modern China and Puyi's life. I've read his autobiography plus two biographies. I think the film emphasizes that he really was a prisoner for most of his life. The cricket escaping at the film's conclusion symbolizes his eventual freedom.