The story of ex-patriot European women living in Singapore at the outbreak of war in the Far East and their capture by the Japanese. Features the complete episodes from the... more...television series.
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Advantages: excellent drama very well acted Disadvantages: no special features
This is one of the best dramas of the 1980s. The box set has all 3 series and the bonus 'reunion' episode. The series concentrates on the women's POW camp. The three series are based on real life experiences. Despite this being an excellent drama it is not the type of thing you can say 'I enjoyed watching that' Despite it having a 12 certificate I personally wouldn't recommend it as suitable for anyone under 15.
During the three series we see the ...
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Advantages: every episode included Disadvantages: will take a while to watch
Tenko is the amazing story of the trials and triumphs of a group of women in a japeneeze prisoner of war camp. Origianally for tv this series covered the span of the second world war untill VJ day and the aftermath. You follow these women and there stuggles to survive in this gripping and sad portrayal of an horrific imprisonment by the japaneeze, finding stenght , friendships and betrayal. This is an amazing chance to watch an old favorite without ...
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