The Emperor of Peru (1982)
Overview
Toby and his sister Liz live with their aunt and uncle, who take in Cambodian orphan Hoang while he awaits foster placement. The trio become fast friends, and, as they explore a nearby wood, encounter a retired engineer living in an abandoned freight car. Playing off Toby's already active imagination, the kids and the engineer use the train car to make a fantastic journey to Cambodia.
Cast
Mickey Rooney
The Engineer
Monique Mercure
Jean-Louis Roux
Guy Hoffmann
Jean-Pierre Saulnier
Maurice Podbrey
Vlasta Vrana
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