James Brooke was the real British adventurer who became the first White Rajah of Sarawak in the 1840s. The film centers on his arrival and establishment of power.

Arthur Crookshank was a real person associated with Brooke, although his prominence and specific actions might be dramatized in the film.

Mahkota was the real governor of Sarawak for the Sultan of Brunei when Brooke arrived. He was a notable figure, educated and politically astute, though often portrayed negatively by Brooke supporters.

Badruddin was a real Malay chief who became a key ally to James Brooke in Sarawak.

While Charles Brooke was James's real nephew and successor, he was only a young boy (~12 years old) in England during the events depicted (c. 1840). He did not accompany James to Borneo until years later.

The Sultan of Brunei was the sovereign ruler who ultimately granted James Brooke the governorship and then Rajahship of Sarawak.

James Brooke did arrive in Sarawak aboard his yacht Royalist around 1839.

The film depicts Brooke being captured immediately, but historically he arrived in Kuching and made contact with the Brunei representative, Pengiran Muda Hashim.

Brooke assisted Pengiran Muda Hashim (the Sultan's uncle) in putting down a rebellion by local Malay and Dayak groups against Brunei rule.

As a reward for his help, the Sultan of Brunei appointed Brooke Governor in 1841, and officially recognised him as the independent Rajah of Sarawak in 1842.

Brooke actively campaigned against groups he identified as pirates, primarily various Dayak communities, using naval power and local allies.

Brooke's campaigns involved significant violence and loss of life, leading to accusations of excessive force and a formal Commission of Inquiry by the British government (which ultimately exonerated him).

Brooke sought to suppress the practice of headhunting prevalent among some Dayak groups as part of establishing his rule.

These relationships are fictional additions for the film's narrative and are not based on documented historical relationships of James Brooke.

James Brooke's nephew Charles was not with him during the initial period depicted in the film; he came to Sarawak later.

There was historical tension and rivalry between Brooke and the incumbent Brunei governor, Mahkota, as Brooke established his own authority.

Brooke consistently sought support, protection, and official recognition from the British government for his position in Sarawak, facing mixed responses.

The film accurately focuses on the period of James Brooke's arrival in Sarawak and his establishment as the first White Rajah.

The film was shot on location in Sarawak, providing authentic landscapes (jungles, rivers) representative of the actual setting.

While filmed on location and featuring local actors, the portrayal of Dayak culture and lifestyle likely involves simplification and dramatic license common in historical films. Some critics noted a lack of depth.

The film includes key Malay figures and the context of the Brunei Sultanate, but the intricacies of local politics are likely simplified for the narrative.

As a period drama, costumes and sets aim for period feel but may prioritize aesthetics over strict historical accuracy, especially regarding local attire and building styles.

Brooke's yacht Royalist and the types of weaponry used (cannons, muskets, local blades) are generally consistent with the mid-19th century period.

The film attempts to capture the sense of adventure, the inherent dangers of the environment and conflicts, and the context of European colonial expansion characteristic of Brooke's story.

The film correctly establishes Sarawak as being under the (weakening) authority of the Sultanate of Brunei when Brooke arrived.