My Grandparents’ War

Mark Rylance

Follow actor Mark Rylance as he explores the extraordinary story of his grandfather, who spent nearly four years as a Japanese prisoner of war during World War II, and examines his own beliefs about war and peace in the process.

Mark Rylance Learns How His Grandfather Survived During WWII

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Actor and peace activist Mark Rylance learns the real and shocking story of how his grandfather survived Hong Kong’s notorious POW camps.

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    Actor and peace activist Mark Rylance learns how his grandfather survived in Hong Kong during WWII.

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