
Glenn Close
Adrienne Pargiter

A group of English, American, Dutch and Australian women creates a vocal orchestra while being imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp on Sumatra during World War II.
Released February 11, 1997
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Glenn Close
Adrienne Pargiter

Frances McDormand
Dr. Verstak

Pauline Collins
Daisy 'Margaret' Drummond

Cate Blanchett
Susan Macarthy

Julianna Margulies
Topsy Merritt

Jennifer Ehle
Rosemary Leighton-Jones

Wendy Hughes
Mrs. Dickson

Johanna ter Steege
Sister Wilhelminia
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