• 1981
  • 50m
Tenko

Summary After the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942, a group of British, Dutch and Australian women are held in a Japanese internment camp on a Japanese-occupied island between Singapore and Australia. View more details

  • 1981
  • 50m

Tenko

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Claire Oberman Emily Bolton Ann Bell Stephanie Cole

All cast & crew

8.5

Details

Genres : Drama War

Release date : Oct 21, 1981

Countries of origin : Australia United Kingdom

Language : English Japanese

Filming locations : Dorset, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)

Summary After the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February 1942, a group of British, Dutch and Australian women are held in a Japanese internment camp on a Japanese-occupied island between Singapore and Australia. View more details

Details

Genres : Drama War

Release date : Oct 21, 1981

Countries of origin : Australia United Kingdom

Language : English Japanese

Filming locations : Dorset, England, UK

Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC)

Photos

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Episodes

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Episode 1 • Oct 21, 1981
Shattered Dreams
Singapore, December 1941: Due to lack of information from the Army and media, most of the inhabitants of Singapore remain blissfully unaware of any danger in their lives. Then the Japanese land 400 miles north of the city and head south.
Episode 2 • Oct 28, 1981
All Aboard
Despite Bernard's warnings, few Europeans believe that Singapore will fall to the Japanese and New Year is celebrated as usual.
Episode 3 • Nov 04, 1981
Internment
Joined by others, including Beatrice, the women are taken to their internment camp, where a contingent of Dutch internees join them, including Sister Ulrica.
Episode 4 • Nov 11, 1981
What Would You Do For...
Ulrica is made leader of the Dutch internees. The older women worry when the younger women are unexpectedly removed from the camp, but it turns out they're being used for labor crews.
Episode 5 • Nov 18, 1981
Malaria
Some time having passed, social structure in the camp is breaking down, and more women are becoming sick. Some groups refuse to help other groups. Malaria makes its first appearance, and requests for quinine are denied.
Episode 6 • Nov 25, 1981
Rape
Marion is questioned about British organization in Singapore prior to the fall of the city. The new sickbay is completed. Blanche and Dorothy become friendly with the guards in exchange for cigarettes and tea.
Episode 7 • Dec 02, 1981
Unnatural Friendship
Sally, pregnant before her capture, is coming into her seventh month of pregnancy, and one of the nurses, Nellie, becomes very supportive of her.
Episode 8 • Dec 09, 1981
Escape
Just before Judith Bowen dies, Marion promises her that she'll take care of Debbie. Blanche becomes determined to escape from the camp.
Episode 9 • Dec 16, 1981
Five Hundred Hats
Punishment details are imposed on the camp in general and the escapees in particular. The commandant yields to Marion's plea for mercy for Debbie, and agrees to be release Blanche.
Episode 10 • Dec 23, 1981
Christmas
Christmas is approaching. The work party reports seeing a group of men in the distance. When Marion asks the commandant for names of the men, the list causes both joy and disappointment.

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