The Singapore Grip

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  1. Singapore for Beginners

  46m

  For rubber baron Walter Blackett and his family, 1941 Singapore is full of wealth and privilege, where the horrors of war-torn Europe are a distant whisper. But when their power and stability are rocked by new arrivals and the looming threat of a Japanese invasion, Walter has a cunning plan.

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  2. The Great World

  44m

  Matthew adjusts to life in Singapore and acquaints himself with his father's rubber trade, but is troubled when he discovers that dubious practices are taking place. After an evening of Singaporean entertainment with the Blacketts, Matthew, exhausted and fever-ridden, finds himself torn between two women, and America joins the war.

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  3. Engagement

  45m

  The Blacketts intensify their campaign to secure Matthew's allegiances and Walter remains obstinate, despite the Japanese bombing Singapore. Vera nurses Matthew through his fevered delirium while the Major is warned not to trust her. Charlie, Sylvia's brother, re-joins his regiment and Ehrendorf volunteers, and Matthew makes a momentous decision.

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  4. The Singapore Grip

  46m

  Ehrendorf arrives at Slim River as an officer under British secondment where he has news for Sylvia's brother, Charlie, and the underprepared defenders. Walter and his rival Solomon come to an agreement. Matthew declares his intentions to Vera.

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  5. The Human Condition

  45m

  When tragedy strikes, Walter spots an opportunity to turn the situation to his advantage. As bombs rain down on Singapore, Ehrendorf treads on new ground. After Matthew resolves to help Vera escape, the duo face a race against time.

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  6. Survival Instinct

  45m

  Despite the crushing attacks on Singapore, the British army are instructed to continue fighting at all costs. Walter, still reeling from recent news, struggles to face the harsh truth and his grip on reality weakens. Matthew hears devastating news about Vera and races to save her from danger, but not without a struggle. As the British surrender to the Japanese, unprepared for the challenge to their way out of Singapore, tragedy will affect all involved.

Cast

Luke Treadaway

Matthew Webb

David Morrissey

Walter Blackett

Elizabeth Tan

Vera Chiang

Colm Meaney

Major Brendan Archer

Georgia Blizzard

Joan Blackett

Christophe Guybet

Francois Dupigny

Luke Newberry

Monty Blackett

Bart Edwards

James Ehrendorf

Lilo Baier

Kate Blackett

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Dan Farrell

Newsreel Man (voice)

Craig Haydon