A young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane faces the harsh realities of life — and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
2024 Promax Asia, Best Use of Music, Gold
The series is adapted from Trent Dalton's bestselling semi-autobiographical novel, which has been a book read by many Australians. Many fondly remember the book's iconic symbols, such as the red phone and blue wren. We tapped into this familiarity and used these beloved icons to capture our audiences' interest, while also evoking the 80s nostalgia with music from Australian pop rock band 1927, using their hit song That's When I Think of You to further resonate with viewers.