Paradise Road (1997)

Written by David Giles, Martin Meader

Directed by Bruce Beresford

Running Time: 117 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1997

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: Australia/USA

Filmed in Colour

This compelling true-life drama reveals the heroic actions of a group of women who are held prisoner by the Japenese during World War II.

These diverse women from different countries, speaking different languages, unite to form a vocal orchestra - creating a life affirming symphony of human voices.

This is a true story of courage, triumph, friendship and strength.

Cast

	Glenn Close		Adrienne Pargiter
	Frances McDormand		Dr. Verstak
	Pauline Collins		Daisy 'Margaret' Drummond
	Cate Blanchett		Susan Macarthy
	Jennifer Ehle		Rosemary Leighton-Jones
	Julianna Margulies		Topsy Merritt
	Wendy Hughes		Mrs. Dickson
	Johanna Ter Steege		Sister Wilhelminia
	Elizabeth Spriggs		Mrs. Roberts
	Pamela Rabe		Mrs. Tippler
	Clyde Kusatsu		Sgt. Tomiashi 'The Snake'
	Stan Egi		Cap. Tanaka
	David Chung		The Interpreter
	Sab Shimono		Col. Hirota
	Penne Hackforth-Jones		Mrs. Pike
	Pauline Chan		Wing
	Lisa Hensley		Edna
	Susie Porter		Oggi
	Anita Hegh		Bett
	Tessa Humphries		Celia Roberts
	Lia Scallon		Mrs. O'Riordan
	Marta Dusseldorp		Helen van Praagh
	Marijke Mann		Mrs. Cronje