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The Narrow Road to the Deep North 2025
The Narrow Road to the Deep North represents an Australian dramatic miniseries adaptation of Richard Flanagan's acclaimed novel. Shaun Grant authored the script while Justin Kurzel served as director. Jacob Elordi portrays Dorrigo Evans in the central role, joined by supporting actors Ciarán Hinds, Olivia DeJonge, Heather Mitchell, Odessa Young, Show Kasamatsu, Simon Baker, Essie Davis, and Dan Wyllie.
The narrative traces Evans through three distinct timeframes: pre-World War II, his imprisonment as a Far East prisoner of war, and subsequent decades after the conflict. This miniseries premiered on Amazon Prime Video during 18 April 2025, earning widespread critical praise and recognition. The production garnered nine awards at the 15th AACTA Awards along with six Logie Award nominations in 2026, among which Baker secured victory. Elordi received Golden Globe and Satellite Award nods for his work, ultimately capturing the Satellite Award honor.
Cast
- Jacob ElordiDorrigo Evans
- Ciarán HindsOlder Dorrigo Evans
- Olivia DeJongeElla
- Heather MitchellOlder Ella
- Odessa YoungAmy Mulvaney
- Show KasamatsuMajor Nakamura
- Simon BakerKeith Mulvaney
- Essie DavisLynette Maison
- Daniel WyllieRick Maison
- Thomas WeatherallFrank 'Darky' Gardiner
- William LodderGuy 'Rabbit' Hendricks
- Fabian McCallum'Sheephead' Morton
- David Howell'Tiny' Middleton
- Sam Parsonson'Rooster' MacNeice
- Taki AbeColonel Kota
- Charles AnThe Goanna
- Akira FujiiKenji Mogami
- Masa YamaguchiLieutenant Fukuhara
- Rupert BevanThe Poet
- Ewen LeslieEdward Lansbury
- George SimitzisAustralian POW
- Jack McGrealAustralian POW
Crew
- Director
- Justin Kurzel
- Creator
- Justin Kurzel, Shaun Grant
- Writer
- Shaun Grant
- Producer
- Alexandra Taussig
- Executive producer
- Justin Kurzel, Shaun Grant, Jo Porter, Rachel Gardner, Richard Flanagan
Details
- Production
- Amazon MGM Studios, Curio Pictures, Screen Australia
- Network
- Amazon Prime Video
