Under a Bamboo Sky
“Life, Death and Hope. An Extraordinary Story of Australian P.O.W’s, in their own words”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Under a Bamboo Sky - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-10
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serge Ou
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cove, Neil Pigot
- Original Title
- Under a Bamboo Sky
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- WildBear Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serge Ou
Michael Cove, Neil Pigot
Geoffrey Ellis
Chris Bamford, Serge Ou
Michael Tear, Caroline Douglas
Department Leadership Roster
Serge Ou
Director
Chris Bamford
Editor
Serge Ou
Editor
Geoffrey Ellis
Director of Photography
Caroline Douglas
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Under a Bamboo Sky
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What is Under a Bamboo Sky about?
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.
Who directed Under a Bamboo Sky?
Under a Bamboo Sky was directed by Serge Ou.
Who stars in Under a Bamboo Sky?
The principal cast of Under a Bamboo Sky includes Not specified.
When was Under a Bamboo Sky released and how long is it?
Under a Bamboo Sky was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Under a Bamboo Sky?
Under a Bamboo Sky holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).