The Singapore Grip

The son of a British family living in South East Asia becomes involved in a love triangle.

2020 HD 45min United Kingdom English

David Morrissey Jane Horrocks Charles Dance Georgia Blizzard Elizabeth Tan Colm Meaney Luke Treadaway Bart Edwards Craig Haydon

Comedy Drama

colonialism singapore

S1E1 - Singapore for Beginners 2020-09-13

For rubber baron Walter Blackett and his family, 1941 Singapore is full of wealth and privilege, where the horrors of war-torn Europe are a distant whisper. But when their power and stability are rocked by new arrivals and the looming threat of a Japanese invasion, Walter has a cunning plan.

S1E2 - The Great World 2020-09-20

Matthew adjusts to life in Singapore and acquaints himself with his fathers rubber trade, but is troubled when he discovers that dubious practices are taking place. After an evening of Singaporean entertainment with the Blacketts, Matthew, exhausted and fever-ridden, finds himself torn between two women, and America joins the war.

S1E3 - Engagement 2020-09-27

The Blacketts intensify their campaign to secure Matthews allegiances and Walter remains obstinate, despite the Japanese bombing Singapore. Vera nurses Matthew through his fevered delirium while the Major is warned not to trust her. Charlie, Sylvias brother, re-joins his regiment and Ehrendorf volunteers, and Matthew makes a momentous decision.