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
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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 ... ...rations being cut, low medical supplies and death could only be around the corner for one or even all of the women. The cast are fantastic. Stephanie Cole (better known as Diana Trent in Waiting for God) as Doctor Beatrice and Burt Kwouk as the sinister Captain Yamauchi to name but two.
My favorite character is probably Sister Ulrica, a Nun with attitude. Anyone who has been taught by a Nun (I went to a Catholic school, had a few Nuns teaching there) ...
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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 ... ...and facinating set of dvd's. I loved seeing this again, and remebered crying my eyes out . Definately a weepy . Box of tissues is highly recommended. It is a truely inspirational boxed set and i loved every miute of it. each episode is about 50 mins long so will take a while to get through whole set but well worth it. ...
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Actor(s): Stephanie Cole, Stephanie Beacham, Jean Anderson, Ann Bell, Louise Jameson, Burt Kwouk
Genre: Drama
Classification: 12 years and over
Running Time: 16 hours 39 minutes
Video Category: Television
Plot: 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 television series.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 0 (All Regions)
Studio(s): ACORN MEDIA; ARVATO SERVICES
Release date: 11/07/2005
No of Discs: 12
Catalogue No: AV 9055
Barcode: 5036193090554
DVD Description
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 television series.
Languages
Main Language: English
Technical information
Special Features: Cast Filmographies, Production Notes, Scene Indexing
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