Turtle Beach
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Turtle Beach

Reporter Judith Wilkes leaves her husband and two sons in Sydney and goes to Malaysia to cover the story of the Vietnamese boat people. She becomes ro...mantically involved with Kanan, and strikes up a friendship with Lady Minou Hobday, who keeps a regular vigil at "Turtle Beach" where the refugees try to land secretly in the hope that one day her own children will arrive. Accompanying Minou one night, Judith witnesses a brutal massacre by the Malaysians which spurs her on to expose the horrors of the internment camps at Bidong.
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In the movie Turtle Beach (1992), reporter Judith Wilkes embarks on a journey to Malaysia to cover the story of the Vietnamese boat people. Leaving behind her husband and children in Sydney, Judith finds herself caught up in the complex and harrowing world of these refugees. Along the way, she becomes romantically involved with Kanan, a local man, and forms a deep friendship with Lady Minou Hobday.

Lady Minou has dedicated her life to keeping a vigil at Turtle Beach, a secret landing spot for the refugees. She holds onto the hope that her own children will one day arrive safely. Together, Minou and Judith navigate the challenges and dangers encountered by the boat people.

One fateful night, while accompanying Minou, Judith witnesses a brutal massacre carried out by the Malaysians. This horrific event propels her to expose the atrocities and horrors taking place in the internment camps at Bidong.

Turtle Beach is a gripping and emotional drama that sheds light on the plight of refugees and the often brutal reality they face. It explores themes of love, friendship, and the quest for justice. Directed by Stephen Wallace, this film provides a powerful and thought-provoking look at a less-known chapter of history.

Also Known As:

Turtle Beach

Release Date:

01 May 1992

Writers:

Ann Turner, Blanche D'Alpuget

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