Film title
Kangaroo
Synopsis
Former pro-surfer and Australian TV weather presenter Chris is down on his luck. So when he crashes his car outside a small town in the middle of the Outback, it feels like things can’t get any worse. But then he discovers an injured baby kangaroo by the side of the road. As fate would have it, a 12-year-old Indigenous girl called Charlie happens to witness the event and offers to help Chris. Now stranded in the remote town, Chris must look after the little joey that he rescued, encouraged by Charlie, who has a special knack with kangaroos. The two of them form an unlikely friendship and work together to rehabilitate more orphaned baby kangaroos, discovering the importance of community and finding one’s purpose in life. Inspired by a true story, this heart-warming comedy showcases the stunning Australian landscape and has a poignant message about protecting animals.