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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.

Keywords:

Adult, Drama, War, Historical, History, Based-on-True-Story, World War, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, WWII, WW2, World War 2

Additional Information:

(1997) (Australia / USA) (3 Star)

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

Supporting Cast:

Wendy Hughes	.... Mrs. Dickson
Johanna Ter Steege	.... Sister Wilhelminia
Elizabeth Spriggs	.... Mrs. Roberts
Pamela Rabe	.... Mrs. Tippler
Clyde Kusatsu	.... Sergeant Tomiashi 'The Snake'
Stan Egi	.... Captain Tanaka
David Chung	.... The Interpreter
Sab Shimono	.... Colonel Hirota
Penne Hackforth-Jones	.... Mrs. Pike
Pauline Chan	.... Wing
Lisa Hensley	.... Edna
Susie Porter	.... Oggi
Anita Hegh	.... Bett
Tessa Humphries	.... Celia Roberts

Directors:

Bruce Beresford

Writers:

David Giles
Martin Meader

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