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Under a Bamboo Sky

Life, Death and Hope. An Extraordinary Story of Australian P.O.W’s, in their own words

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A tale of human connection, hope and resilience in the face of great tragedy, Under a Bamboo Sky uses new technology to bring to life an untold story of Australian soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese in WWII. Using their own words, their own voices, the film weaves the recollections of more than 60 former POWs with newly colourised archival material and new location footage to deliver a moving and revelatory first-hand account of their experience. Captured during the Japanese offensive and imprisoned in Singapore’s Changi Barracks, the film follows the years long journey of these soldiers through four countries. After bearing witness to some of WWII’s most history-defining events, they tell of returning home to families, wives and sweethearts, and of the price they paid for the trauma they endured. Shining through the horrors of war is the spirit of these men and an inspiring human capacity to find beauty in their surroundings and hold onto hope in the worst of circumstances.

Directed bySerge Ou

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
EN
Released
March 22, 2026
Budget
$500,000
Studios
WildBear Entertainment

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Directed by
Serge Ou
Produced by
Caroline Douglas

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