War drama hits the screen
Photos courtesy of United International Pictures (Far East)
Did you know
Louie Zamperini died in 2014 at the age of 97.
Adapted from Laura Hillenbrand’s popular book of the same name, the new American drama film Unbroken is an inspiring true story about triumph over tribulation and the resilient power of the human spirit.
Set in the Pacific against the backdrop of a world teetering on the brink of collapse during World War II, Unbroken follows the journey of Louie Zamperini (Jack O’Connell) from a carefree young man to a battle-weary yet defiant prisoner of war who becomes a beacon of hope for a nation mired in global conflict.
Louie’s story is one of tragedy and triumph, epitomising what it means to fight through darkness and into the light.
Catch the action and drama when Unbroken opens in local cinemas on February 19.
Vocabulary
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tribulation (n): great trouble or suffering
resilient (adj): able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as a shock, injury, etc.
carefree (adj): having no worries or responsibilities
epitomise (v): to be a perfect example of somethingIdiom
teeter on the brink: to be very close to a very unpleasant or dangerous situation
