The Railway Man, the story of Death Railway in Kanchanaburi

Starring Nicole Kidman and Colin Firth, The Railway Man tells the terrible story of the construction of the railway between Thailand and Burma during the Second World War. This Railway was named Death Railway and includes the famous Bridge over the River Kwai.

Based on Eric Lomax’s best-selling memoir, The Railway Man is an extraordinary and inspiring true story of heroism, humanity and the redeeming power of love. Eric Lomax was one of thousands of Allied prisoners of war forced to work on the construction of the Thai/Burma railway during WW2. His experiences, after the secret radio he built to bring news and hope to his colleagues was discovered, left him traumatised and shut off from the world. Years later, he met Patti, a beautiful woman, on a train and fell in love.

Patti was determined to rid Eric of his demons. Discovering that the young Japanese officer who haunted her husband was still alive, she faced a terrible decision. Should Eric be given a chance to confront his tormentor? Would she stand by him, whatever he did?

The Railway Man is in theaters in Thailand since April 24.

For those interested in the subject, we recommend you a trip to Kanchanaburi to see the bridge, the museums, the cemetery and the Hellfire Pass and to take the Death Railway to Namtok. The area also has many other things to offer including beautiful National Parks including the most famous one: Erawan Park.