Canopy

Canopy is an incredible war/survival drama set during the Japanese occupation of Singapore in1942. When an Australian fighter pilot (Kahn Chittenden) is shot down in the jungle, he joins forces with a Singaporean/Chinese resistance fighter (Tzu-yi Mo).

Battling the odds they desperately fight for survival, aimlessly running through the mangroves evading Japanese soldiers. Language is a barrier, but they communicate non-verbally and an unexpected friendship flourishes until the horror of war intervenes.

This low budget Australia/Singapore co-production is suspenseful and engaging. It explores the psychologically terrifying effects of being isolated in foreign and fearful surroundings, where death is imminent.

Canopy is a fast-moving, edge of your seat drama in which few words are spoken. This effectively enhances the expressive performances of the small cast of two. (MM)

*** 1/2