Under a Bamboo Sky (2026)
Under a Bamboo Sky (2026)
A tale of human connection, hope and resilience in the face of great tragedy, Under a Bamboo Sky is an untold story of Australian soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese in WWII.
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.

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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.


Tagline: A tale of human connection, hope and resilience in the face of great tragedy, Under a Bamboo Sky is an untold story of Australian soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese in WWII.
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Genres: Documentary, History

Language: English

Release Date: 22 March 2026

Country: AU

Runtime: 85m

Company Credits

Company: WildBear Entertainment

Budget: $500,000

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Directed By

Serge Ou

Serge Ou

Director

Writing Credits

Michael Cove

Michael Cove

Co-Writer

Neil Pigot

Neil Pigot

Co-Writer

Neil Pigot

Neil Pigot

Original Concept

Production Crew

Neil Pigot

Neil Pigot

Co-Producer

Michael Tear

Michael Tear

Executive Producer

Caroline Douglas

Caroline Douglas

Producer

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Camera

Geoffrey Ellis

Geoffrey Ellis

Director of Photography

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