Its insightful fascination with a fading way of life in the outback (and a people determined to keep living it as vividly as they can) is a small triumph.

McKenzie does well to emphasise the cultural impact of modern Australia on the lives of its original settlers, while wisely avoiding political grandstanding.

A kind hearted exploration of the struggle for self in a complicated world

The distinctive Australian outback setting with its arid landscape, tender pink sunsets and sparkling stars form a rich backdrop for this gentle coming of age story about a young Aboriginal boy who discovers his connection to the land and his roots