Jacob Elordi and Ciarán Hinds star in the Australian war drama series, The Narrow Road to the Deep North, directed by Justin Kurzel and acquired by the BBC for the UK. This adaptation of Richard Flanagan’s Booker Prize-winning novel consists of five episodes of 45 minutes each and will premiere on Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada before airing on BBC One and streaming on the BBC iPlayer in the UK.
The series follows the life of Dorrigo Evans, portrayed by Jacob Elordi and Ciarán Hinds at different stages of his life, as he navigates a passionate love affair, imprisonment in a POW camp, and later years as a respected surgeon and reluctant war hero. The Narrow Road to the Deep North is a poignant character study that explores the courage and cruelty of war, alongside an enduring love story that provides solace in difficult times.
Sue Deeks, head of BBC program acquisition, describes the series as a complex and heart-wrenching portrayal of Dorrigo Evans’ life, from the intensity of first love to the harsh reality of being a prisoner of war in Burma. This visually captivating saga promises to captivate audiences with its intimate portrayal of a complex man’s journey through life.
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