The Shoe-Horn Sonata
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By John Misto
Directed by Jane Binstead
Based on the true stories of Australian Army nurses and civilians held as prisoners of war in Sumatra and Malaya during World War II, The Shoe-Horn Sonata is a deeply moving and unforgettable Australian drama.
Two former prisoners - an Australian nurse and an Englishwoman - reunite 50 years after the war to take part in a TV documentary about their experiences. They revisit memories of resilience, friendship and ingenuity amidst unimaginable hardship.
As their stories unfold, long-held secrets are finally given a voice.
Directed by Jane Binstead
Based on the true stories of Australian Army nurses and civilians held as prisoners of war in Sumatra and Malaya during World War II, The Shoe-Horn Sonata is a deeply moving and unforgettable Australian drama.
Two former prisoners - an Australian nurse and an Englishwoman - reunite 50 years after the war to take part in a TV documentary about their experiences. They revisit memories of resilience, friendship and ingenuity amidst unimaginable hardship.
As their stories unfold, long-held secrets are finally given a voice.