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Under a Bamboo Sky (2026)

March 22, 2026 (AU) Documentary, History • 85m

Overview

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.

Director

Serge Ou

Writer

Top Billed

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Top Billed Cast

Crew
Serge Ou
Serge Ou

Director

Geoffrey Ellis
Geoffrey Ellis

Director of Photography

Neil Pigot
Neil Pigot

Co-Writer

Neil Pigot
Neil Pigot

Co-Producer

Michael Tear
Michael Tear

Executive Producer

Neil Pigot
Neil Pigot

Original Concept



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Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$500,000

Revenue

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