In this gritty character study, a schoolteacher finds himself in an unexpected predicament when his plans for a peaceful Christmas are disrupted by the allure of a high-stakes underground gambling game in a remote mining town. Trapped in a small, parched community far from civilization and driven by the promise of financial freedom to return to Sydney, he embarks on a harrowing five-day journey that pushes him to his limits as he navigates the seedy underbelly of the mining town's gambling scene. Along the way, he becomes embroiled in a world of drinking, dangerous rivalries, and ruthless hunting, testing not only his resolve but also his sense of morality and self-worth. A tense exploration of one man's fight to break free from the confines of his life, this film offers an unflinching look at the darker side of human ambition and desperation.
(Fandor)
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