Kokoda: 39th Battalion

A gritty war drama set against the backdrop of World War II's Kokoda Track campaign in New Guinea, where a ragtag group of Australian militiamen, known as "chocos," face off against heavily trained Japanese forces in a desperate bid to save Australia. Based on the true story of the 39th Battalion's ill-fated advance up the treacherous Owen Stanley Range, the film follows the trials and tribulations of one lost patrol as they navigate the unforgiving jungle terrain, malaria-ridden swamps, and dwindling resources. With minimal combat training and dwindling numbers, the Australians must confront their own mortality and the crushing weight of Japanese firepower in a fight that will test their mettle to the limit.