Under a Bamboo Sky (2026)

Movie review: Under a Bamboo Sky

Under a Bamboo Sky is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Documentary, History.

Story

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.

Audience reaction

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Production

Release date: March 22, 2026 · Runtime: 85 minutes · Original language: English · Reported budget: $500,000

Official trailer

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Themes

world war iipowwar