Conflict Allows Us to Reflect on What is Important in Our Lives

Encountering conflict is an inevitable facet of human existence. From conflict, individuals and societies may be challenged and developed in terms of social and moral values and beliefs. Based on the testimony of survivors, Bruce Beresford's feature film Paradise Road, highlights the potential of conflict to enable an individual to re-evaluate their beliefs and morals. The film portrays a group of woman who survive the bombing and sinking of the ship to Singapore only to be captured as prisoners of war. It is in these hellish prison camps where they face their harshest test of courage and survival and show is their incredible will to live. They unite, despite their racial and cultural differences to learn about what is really important: friendship and community spirit.