In the harsh and unforgiving Australian outback, a teenage girl and her younger brother find their lives dramatically upended when their father, under pressures unknown, drives them far from the comforts of urban life, only to meet a tragic end. Alone in the wilderness, far from any known trace of civilization, the siblings face imminent death due to the lack of survival skills. As the two struggle to come to terms with their situation, the oppressive heat and desolate landscape threaten to overwhelm them, their vulnerability in stark contrast to the vast expanses of the desert.

Salvation comes in the unexpected form of an Aboriginal boy on his traditional walkabout—a rite of passage into manhood that involves surviving alone for several months in the wild. Despite the language barrier and cultural divide, the boy shares his knowledge and hunting skills, offering a beacon of hope to the girl and her brother. Through their time together, the children learn the value of communication without language and the depth of human connection. The trio's journey becomes a powerful encounter between the modern world and ancient practices, revealing the stark contrasts and surprising similarities in their ways of understanding the world around them.