A war-scarred veteran embarks on a journey of self-discovery while helping another lost soul navigate their struggles. Through their shared experiences, they forge a bond that offers healing and hope amidst the scars of their past.
Set in the 1930s outback Australia, this sci-fi/horror tale follows a city detective investigating a string of mysterious disappearances. He teams up with a young Aboriginal tracker, who possesses crucial knowledge about the unsettling events plaguing their bush town. As they navigate the eerie occurrences, a bond of mutual respect forms between them. However, the narrative takes a tragic turn, culminating in a haunting conclusion that intertwines their fates amidst the unfolding mystery.
What happened to soldiers who suffered psychologically in the First World War? Here, this long-ignored aspect of Australian military history is closely and compassionately examined and linked with so-called shell shock and moral injury.