In 1944, Australia a World War 1 vet encounters an escaped Japanese P.O.W on his rural farm.
Acting
Koutrae and Usami's wordless scenes speak volumes.
Cinematography
Harsh Australian light as emotional prison.
Writing
Restrained dialogue that trusts the audience.
Director
Brad Haynes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film dramatizes real 1944 Cowra breakout fears — over 1,000 Japanese POWs escaped, and rural Australian panic was widespread.
Director Brad Haynes shot on his own family property, using authentic 1940s farm equipment — Jack's limp mirrors Haynes' grandfather's WWI injury.
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