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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), English ( Subtitles ), SPECIAL FEATURES: 2-DVD Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Tanamera is best-selling author Noel Barber's epic story of passion, war and forbidden love set in the twilight years of the British Empire in Singapore and Malaya. John Dexter (Christopher Bowen) is a dashing young Englishman from Singapore's wealthiest merchant family. Julie Soong (Khym Lam) is a breathtakingly beautiful young girl from one of the island's most respected Chinese families. Their love is forbidden - but nothing is as tempting a Banished fruit... ...Tanamera - Lion of Singapore - Complete Series - 2-DVD Set
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
John Dexter (Christopher Bowen) is a dashing young Englishman from Singapore's wealthiest merchant family.Julie Soong (Khym Lam) is a breathtakingly beautiful young girl from one of the island's most respected Chinese families.Their love is forbidden but nothing is as tempting as forbidden fruit..........
Banished to opposite sides of the world by their families,the young lovers try to build new lives apart but are drawn back by fate to Singapore just as the second world war engulfs the world.Through the maelstrom and horror of the Japanese invasion they must fight to keep their love and help rebuild their shattered paradise in the dangerous peace that follows.
This 7 part series was originally broadcast in 1989 and is full of romance and action.It was an instant hit and it's easy to see why.Lush cinematography and a superb cast all come together to make this a forgotten classic of British television.Highly recommended.
Banished to opposite sides of the world by their families,the young lovers try to build new lives apart but are drawn back by fate to Singapore just as the second world war engulfs the world.Through the maelstrom and horror of the Japanese invasion they must fight to keep their love and help rebuild their shattered paradise in the dangerous peace that follows.
This 7 part series was originally broadcast in 1989 and is full of romance and action.It was an instant hit and it's easy to see why.Lush cinematography and a superb cast all come together to make this a forgotten classic of British television.Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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As I served in the RAF in Singapore during the 1950's this film was particularly poignant to me, my wife and myself thoroughly enjoyed the series, waiting to watch the next episode eagerly. The film sets were wonderful and the story lines brilliant, disappointed when the series ended, would recommend to all enthusiasts of series of this nature,
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
An epic story based on one of Noel Barber's wonderful books. It is a very accurate historical story and a joy to watch especially if you have ever lived in Malaya or Singapore. Old and young viewers alike will enjoy this video as it is also a romance.
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Excellent and much loved by all who have been in Singapore.
Although my wife and I were well after the events portrayed in this DVD having been in Singapore in the 1960's this film brings back some of the magic of the city. Read more
Published 4 months ago by ChrissieD
Great and looks amazing on DVD
I finally had to admit defeat and consign my videotape, of this series, to the bin. I think my video player is also on its way out :)
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Published 12 months ago by Jack Be Quick
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This screenplay bears little relation to Noel Barber's brilliant and gripping story; don't expect the dramatisation to be an accurate reflection of what you have read, you will be... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Penny27
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Noel Barber's first novel. Having been a top class foreign correspondent with a leading newspaper for many years and lived in Singapore, as well as writing two acclaimed histories... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Maverick
Tanamera - Lion of Singapore
Having read the book many years ago I was entranced by the story and the characters, so much so that when I visited Singapore, I went looking for the places in the book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Designer Dolly
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