Drama movie "The Railway Man" is based on real events in the life of British officer Eric Lomax and tells the story of the plight of man who experienced hell on Earth. During the second world War, the young officer Eric Lomax turns in Singapore, where he is captured by the Japanese. Iznyvaja from the heat under a scorching sun, the entire camp prisoners of War forced to build the railroad under the strict guidance of the Japanese military, which were not mercy.
For disobedience to the Japanese suffered terrible times Eric severe torture that ruined not only his body, but also the psyche. After liberation, the years have passed, but all the while Lomax dreamed of finding his tormentor and revenge. With the help of his close friend Finley, Eric finds a Japanese officer and sent to meet with this cruel sadist in the hope that retribution will prevail.