Tanamera - Lion of Singapore (1989)★ 8.1/10
- Drama
Directed by: John Power, Kevin James Dobson
Written by: Noel Barber, Peter Gibbs
The story, set in Singapore before and after World War 2, follows the lives of Englishman John Dexter and his wife Julie Soong, who fall in love but face opposition from their families. Despite their love, the war keeps them apart.
- Original title
- Tanamera - Lion of Singapore
- Storyline
- Set in Singapore and begins before World War 2 and just just after. Follows the lives of John Dexter, an Englishman and Julie Soong, who are from prominent families. They would fall in love but their families would object to their union. Julie's family would send her to America while John would go to England and while still reeling from losing Julie would get involved with someone who would get pregnant so he has to marry her. They would later reunite when she returns. They would still be in love but the war would keep them apart when John signs on to help the military.
- Rating
- 8.1 / 10 · 97
- Companies
- Grundy Productions, Central Television, Network Ten, The Fremantle Corporation
- Release dates
- AU February 18, 1989
- BE December 9, 1991
- NL June 15, 1993