Under a Bamboo Sky (2026)

A powerful story of connection, courage, and the will to survive, *Under a Bamboo Sky* uses cutting-edge technology to reveal a forgotten chapter of WWII: Australian soldiers held as prisoners of war by the Japanese. Through the actual words and voices of over 60 former POWs, the film blends newly colorized archival footage with modern location shots, creating an intimate, eye-opening account of their ordeal. Captured during Japan’s fierce offensive and confined in Singapore’s Changi Barracks, the documentary traces these soldiers’ harrowing journey across four countries. After witnessing some of the war’s most pivotal moments, they share the raw truth of coming home—to families, wives, and sweethearts—and the lasting toll of their trauma. Yet, even amidst the brutality, the film reveals the unbreakable spirit of these men and their remarkable ability to find beauty and cling to hope in the darkest of times.