Overview
- Jacob Elordi plays Dorrigo Evans, an Australian Army medical officer and WWII prisoner of war, in the Amazon Prime Video series directed by Justin Kurzel.
- The series explores the brutal construction of the Burma-Thailand Railway by POWs and the lifelong trauma faced by survivors, including Evans' struggle with guilt and love.
- The first two episodes debuted at the Berlin International Film Festival, receiving praise for their emotional depth and unflinching portrayal of wartime suffering.
- Critics highlighted Elordi's moving performance and Kurzel's direction, with The Hollywood Reporter calling it a 'riveting' and 'soulful' achievement.
- The series, co-starring Odessa Young and Ciarán Hinds, will premiere on Amazon Prime Video and BBC One on April 18, 2025.