Asia's Monarchies Season 1

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TV-14

1 Season

53 minutes

A look into Japan's Chrysanthemum Throne and the controversy surrounding the vagaries of the royal hereditary system and how the stripping of its 'divine' nature since WWII has affected the monarchy and its relationship with its people.

Season 1, 5 Episodes

Season 1 (5 Episodes)

Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon,

This remote Himalayan country is in the throes of a noble experiment. The ruling monarch has initiated a move towards Democracy, but this tiny country is challenged by encroaching influences as it tries to maintain autonomy and a sense of nationality.

TV-14 51m 2018

S1 E3

Asia's Monarchies,

Unlike most, Cambodia's monarchy is not hereditary, the next monarch is chosen by the National Assembly from a pool of eligible candidates. When Sihamoni, a ballet dancer, was chosen, what sort of monarch were they hoping to crown?

TV-14 50m 2018

S1 E4

Asia's Monarchies,

After over a decade of civil war, Nepal's monarchy was ousted from power and the new constitutional assembly formed a peace deal with Maoist guerillas. The transformation begs the question of what will happen next in this kingdom turned secular republic.

TV-14 50m 2018

S1 E5

Brunei: The Last Absolute Monarch,

Financial problems have beset the royal house, despite huge oil resources making Brunei one of the richest countries in the world. The sultan has reigned for nearly four decades and faces the decision to move toward a partial democracy.

TV-14 50m 2018

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Asia's Monarchies

Documentary

TV-14

1 Season

53 minutes

Journey to the heart of these beautiful lands to understand the relationship between the people and their monarchs. To many, their monarchy is an anachronism – an institution that hampers progression. To others it is the heart and soul of their nation.

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