December 1941: in Singapore, seven women are totally unaware that their lives will suddenly be shattered and unexpectedly intertwined together.
December 1941: while the Japanese continue their advance south, the general belief is that Singapore will never be taken.
Captured by the Japanese, and separated from their men, the women are marched to their internment camp. What they find there is beyond comprehension.
New Dutch women prisoners have arrived at the camp laden with possessions. Marion tries to befriend Dutch Sister Ulrica, but finds she's up against a very formidable character.
The antagonism between the British and the Dutch has grown since the smuggling incident. Marion, as British leader, is put under considerable pressure. Show more
Hearing that some Red Cross parcels have arrived in camp, Rose, Blanche and Dorothy decide to investigate.
Sally begins to rely on Nellie more and more, as the time approaches for her to have her baby.
Blanche, bored and frustrated with her life in the camp, makes up her mind to do something positive about it.
Captain Yamouchi promises to release Blanche, only if the women can achieve the impossible - their decision transforms the activity of the whole camp.
With Christmas coming, the women start to make preparations to celebrate the festivities in camp - but Christmas comes sooner than expected.