Lucky Country

1902... the Australian Federation is one year old. 12 year-old Tom's beloved father Nat has dragged him and his sister Sarah to an isolated farm at the edge of the bush. But Nat's dream of living off the land has died and he is losing his grip on sanity. When three ex-soldiers arrive at their cabin one night, Tom, like his father, believes they are providence.... More »

1902... the Australian Federation is one year old. 12 year-old Tom's beloved father Nat has dragged him and his sister Sarah to an isolated farm at the edge of the bush. But Nat's dream of living off the land has died and he is losing his grip on sanity. When three ex-soldiers arrive at their cabin one night, Tom, like his father, believes they are providence.

"Your mother always said never turn away strangers, they may be angels in disguise..."

But their presence becomes more menacing when one of them reveals he has a secret: he's found gold. As the lure of gold infects everyone around him, the cabin becomes a psychological battleground in which Tom's loyalty is put to the ultimate test.

Aden Young Mao's Last Dancer, Black Robe) heads an impressive ensemble cast in this taut, claustrophobic thriller from director, Kriv Stenders (Boxing Day, The Illustrated Family Doctor). Less «