After Foster arrives, she feels out of place and does not adjust to the ways of the Siamese. She and the King, played very well by Chow Yun-Fat, don't quite mesh when they first meet, but begin to build a relationship as the movie presses on. She begins to grow attached to Siam and begins to fall for the King.

This movie has some of the best sets I've ever seen on film. The cinematography is beautiful and the performances are terrific. The thing that impressed me the most was the script. It's well written and has a nice amount of wit in it. The drawback to the movie is the length. It's listed at about 148 minutes, but it feels like 248. I was also surprised by the violence in the picture. There is a be-heading that is dreadful to watch.