In a remote mining town in the Australian outback, a wanderer named Thomas arrives and discovers an iconic statue of a dog. Entering the bar to wash up, Thomas encounters a group of locals who begin to recount the remarkable tale of a stray dog they named Red. Found by a publican named Jack and his wife Maureen, Red bonds with the entire town, touching the lives of all who meet him. Loved by everyone, the dog displays an uncanny knack for bringing people together and mending broken relationships in the close-knit community. However, it is the poignant bond formed with a bus driver named John that truly captivates the townspeople and Thomas, shedding light on a period when John and an American woman named Nancy arrive in town and their lives intertwine with the dog's.

As Red becomes an integral part of the town, his adventurous spirit leads him to form unbreakable ties with various miners, including Vanno, Peeto, and Jocko, helping them through some of their most challenging times. Each person has a unique story of how Red has impacted their lives, from saving them from danger to offering companionship in their loneliest moments. Red's loyalty to John and the search he embarks upon eventually cements his legendary status, encapsulating the themes of loyalty, friendship, and the search for belonging. Through these narratives, the film paints a vivid picture of community life, highlighting how one extraordinary dog left an everlasting legacy on an isolated town.