i saw this series on the a and e channel when high quality film be the norm for this cable network . this series follow the life of woman capture in malaysia during the japanese invasion and the difficulty they endure . it be 10 episode long but each be rivet and excellent source of the history of wwii in this arena . these be plum role for each actress and i be sure the series affect each of them as well . this be not front line fight but what happen to people surround by war and how they cope to survive and keep their spirit intact . another excellent source of the plight of woman capture in malaysia during wwii be the film a town like alice base on a novel by nevil shute . bryan brown be in this film and take you from the malaysia arena and hardship and to australia in the year after the war . excellent film and actor as well .