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(WOLF HOWLS)

(EERIE MUSIC)

(SUSPENSEFUL STRINGS)

(THUNDER RUMBLES)

(SUSPENSEFUL STRINGS)

(INTRIGUING MUSIC)

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

(INTRIGUING MUSIC)

Are you ready? Are you filming?

OK, rolling.

Would you check out this place?

This is Lake Clifton, southwest of WA

and these little guys

they're called thrombolites.

Now, thrombolites are actually an ancient living fossil

and I'm not talking ancient as in like 100, 200 years.

I'm talking ancient as in, like, 3.5 billion years.

have been here forever,

longer than anything.

And I'll tell you what,

there's nowhere else on this planet you can find them

besides right here in WA and a couple of other spots.

What do you reckon about

I love thrombosis.

That-that's a medical condition.

Thrombolites.

Thrombolite. Heavy... Thrombolites.

Thrombolites.

That's it, you've got it. How about that?

Eh? Yeah.

Alright.

Christ.

You'll have my back...

There you go.

Yeah, thanks a lot. Bye.

Yummy. You see his tush?

Wow.

In rom coms rom coms

Tess, have you seen your brother's latest post?

Yeah, looks like he's living the dream.

Yeah, his photos look amazing.

Question.

a tiny bikini in every photo?

Yeah, I think he just knows that it'll get him more followers.

Really?

I mean, he's a pretty interesting guy already.

Who is she anyways? Hm.

from England.

Yeah, and just picked her up along the way.

Hm.

I think he has a thing for, like, accents.

I have an accent.

(CHUCKLES) Ew.

Hey, mum.

Same old. Boring. Meaningless.

Don't forget your brother

and his new backpacker friend will be here soon.

And they're going to tell us all about their adventure.

Yay. Can't wait.

Ah, Gabriella.

that smell that good in Romania, eh?

Dad. She's from England.

So, now tell us.

Um, it was the Canning Stock Route that you drove, right?

Mh-mm.

Isn't that just some never-ending dirt road

I mean, I-I don't see the appeal in that.

I mean, there's no showers and there's no toilets.

It's just red dirt and bloody dust, right?

It's called camping, mum.

(CRICKETS CHIRP)

tonight, Tickles?

I don't know, I just am.

(MIMICS) I just am.

I'm off to bed though.

Good night, mum. Dad.

Nice to meet you, Gabriella.

But you've not finished your dinner.

I'm just feeling

So, how's your brother? What's his new girlfriend like?

Yeah, he's good. I mean, she's like the rest.

We pretty much just sat at dinner talking about the trip all night.

Ah, that sounds so fun.

about Dale?

Do you like him or something? What?

Me? Do I like Dale?

Who else? No! God, no.

No way. He's way too old for me.

I mean, he's no Henry Cavill.

sweaty, charming thing going on.

Ew, no! Please.

Yeah, you're right. Oh, what am I thinking?

No. No no.

But I mean, you gotta be interesting

to have over

I don't really care about followers.

I just wanna do something interesting

like travel and go somewhere fun.

Yes! Oh, my gosh, let's do it.

Let's go somewhere-somewhere warm and tropical,

Everyone goes there.

Don't you wanna go somewhere, like, remote?

Like in the middle of Australia?

No, I don't wanna do that.

Lunch is over.

Yeah.

Who's that?

Our boss.

I've never met that person.

Oh. OK.

OK, let's take a selfie.

Ready? Mh-hm.

Searching for...

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS) Oh!

No!

(CHUCKLES) Cute.

No. Yes.

No, please don't post that.

I look really good, so don't delete it.

Oh! Too late.

I can recover the photo, so it's fine.

Would you look at this amazing tree?

This is what you call a King Jarrah, only found in the southwest of WA.

Now, this is an impressive tree.

I mean, I'm talking,

500, 600 years old at least.

What-what an absolute perfect specimen.

Just-just filming, darling.

Could you just move over there a tad?

Oh... Yeah.

..you're filming?

400, 500 years old at least.

I mean... (BIRD SOUNDS)

Just what on earth?

Darling, it's not all about you every time.

Just stand there a little bit so we can...

Trying to tell everyone

Yeah, I just...I just... I just can't believe it.

This is beautiful.

And the fact that it's been here so long

and seen so much history.

I mean, it's been here hundreds of years before

No, no, no, let me finish.

Please, let me finish. We can make the next one about you.

Three or 400 years old at least, I think.

It's just a marvellous tree.

I cannot believe the history of...

Just-just...

Bugger it. Alright.

Ah, Tess. Give it a break.

Do you ever stop looking at that Twatter or Twitter

or whatever it bloody hell is?

Instagram, Mum.

It's the same crap.

and visit your friends in real life,

you know, like actually talk to a real person?

(BIRDS CHIRP)

Ah, this bloody tyre's gone down again.

I just pumped the damn thing up the other day.

Tess, what's wrong, darling?

You don't seem to be yourself these past few days.

I'm a bit bored.

I wanna do something more interesting in my life, you know?

Everyone's always asking about Dale

Even people at work are asking about Dale.

Is my life really that dull?

No, you're far from dull in my book, Tess.

Life's what you make it.

What do you mean?

You've got

I mean, doing something real with your time

that you enjoy.

But what do you wanna be doing?

Hi, Mr Flanagan.

Ah, Marty.

(CLEARS THROAT) (GENTLE MUSIC)

I don't know, I just...

Like what I'm doing...

has some meaning.

I want people to be interested in what I'm doing.

Don't worry what other people are thinking.

Just do what you wanna do.

Just find some happiness

You know, whether that's,

you know, driving around the bloody countryside

like your brother,

or you know, sitting at the beach.

Happy is happy.

Yeah, I guess.

I don't like seeing you

Don't waste your life staring at your phone,

or doing things that you think other people want you to be doing.

And you're a beautiful, smart, young lady.

And the world is your oyster.

will always support you

in doing whatever it is you wanna be doing.

So, long as you're safe and you're happy.

Thanks, Dad.

(CHUCKLES)

Hi, um, actually, yeah.

Do you know if that'll fit a Suzuki Jimny,

or is that a one-size-fits-all?

(BIRD CHIRPS) (DOG BARKS)

Hey, Tickles.

Hey, shithead.

Ugh. Can you help me with this thing?

Oh, what's going on with it?

Just the last screw just won't go in properly.

Alright. Give me a look.

Hold that for me.

(DOG BARKS)

Blimey, Tickles.

You've cross-thread the little bugger, you drongo.

What? What do I do then?

Well, you got three out of four in.

She'll be right, eh?

This thing only does about 90 anyhow, right?

No, I've got up to 110 before.

What? Downhill with a tailwind?

Yeah.

Hi, Dale.

Your mate. It's your mate.

(LAUGHS)

So, uh, you going camping?

Yeah.

Thought I might do some outback touring myself for a while.

Dead set. Yeah.

out of the Bali trip then, eh?

Hm. Bloody ripper.

(CHUCKLES) Still working on that one.

Ah.

I'm sure she'll come around, Tickles.

You guys are best mates, eh?

She'll miss you heaps if she don't go.

Yeah.

I'd much rather do this

than hang out at some Bali beach club.

So, uh, where you heading? Margs? Busso? LLANO?

Um, I'm thinking about heading

I've been reading about this Gibb River Road.

Sounds pretty good. It's like a real adventure.

That's flamin' out woop-woop, eh?

That's a bloody long rough track, I might add.

I reckon you need to be driving

and a little bit more reliable.

Nah. This little rig goes hard.

Yeah, nah, I know she packs a punch,

but you two sheilas,

driving this little thing, all the way up there...?

Bugger that.

Tickles.

Whatever.

Sounds like someone's just worried that

their little sis will show 'em up.

Now.

I'm just worried about my little sis.

Look, if you're gonna go

just make sure you have a good CB radio

and a satellite phone, OK?

Yeah, yeah. CB's all sorted.

And I've got an iPhone 15 Pro, which is also a satellite phone.

OK, then.

Well, you do

I gotta shoot through.

First things first, I gotta head to the dunny.

There's a King Brown at the back door.

(LOUD FART)

Right, thank you so much for telling me that.

Alright. Thanks.

(LOUD FART)

So, I'm thinking we should book our next trip

before next week's roster comes out,

or we should just quit and never come back.

Hm-hm. Good plan. Yeah.

But I'm really thinking

You know, Bali just doesn't really excite me.

Let's be different.

What? Still wanna do that? There's nothing up there.

That's why only boring old people go.

OK, look.

and-and snakes and wolves?

Ugh. We have dingoes and crocodiles.

Ugh.

I mean, it's not dangerous at all.

I mean, have you seen the Cable Beach?

Ah! Oh, my god.

(INDISTINCT ARGUMENT)

It's actually really nice. I know!

I mean, Kuta Beach has nothing on Cable Beach.

Look at all that white sand, the cocktails...

Do you like cocktails? Mm-hm.

And beach clubs?

I don't know.

Please.

Look, I'll tell you what.

If you come with me on this trip,

I swear I'll go to Bali with you next time.

You can go to all the beach clubs that you want.

the matching bathing suit I got us?

Yes, yes, you can take all the photos that you want.

Ugh, fine.

Yes! (LAUGHS) That one!

Ugh, you're gonna love it.

So, excited.

You love me.

I never said that.

(LAUGHS)

(GROOVY MUSIC)

So, Tess, Dale tells me

you're heading off on an outback adventure?

Yeah.

I mean, I thought it was about time

and see the beauty of our own backyard.

Outback adventure?

I thought you said that you were gonna go

to Exmouth for a few weeks.

Yeah, I mean, I think I'll go a bit more north now, mum.

I've heard it is so lovely up there. Hm.

They've got those camel rides on the beach

and they've got that Harry Butler Crocodile Park thing.

It's Malcolm Douglas, Mum.

Ah, Malcolm, Harry, whatever.

sweetheart,

so, you make sure you take lots of breaks

and you take turns driving.

Yeah, yeah, we will.

And don't go anywhere remote.

It's just not safe for two young ladies.

like Exmouth and Broome, OK?

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS) Your mother's right, Tess.

Just stick to the bigger town sites.

Don't go off in any of those off-road remote places.

What?

I mean, it was just yesterday

I could do what makes me happy, Dad.

I mean, this is it.

But I also said that you have to stay safe.

You girls can't do a trip like that.

Why? I mean, Dale does.

You go alone all the time. Why can't we?

(LAUGHS) Oh, OK.

Wow. Really? So, we can't do what a man can do?

Oh, here we go. Is that it?

Bit sexist, Dad.

I'm not being sexist. I'm just being a realist.

about you going anywhere remote, Tess.

I just think that

I would be worried sick about you out there.

Look, just promise us

you'll be smart and you'll keep out of danger.

because we love you, alright?

In a new light...

Come on.

I don't remember now

I can't hardly count

But it seems too long

And it sounds like a song

And I've got a chance to live it

You know, I don't think we're gonna get

that many followers on this trip.

Ugh, who cares about followers, Steph?

I mean, just enjoy this.

Do you really wanna be famous? I mean, it's all fake anyway.

become famous and it's not fake.

Look at Dale.

Dale? He's not famous.

He has a million followers, Tess. He's kind of famous.

Well, OK.

You kind of just proved yourself wrong

not getting any followers

on a trip like this.

What?

Well, Dale,

he posts non-stop in the remote outback.

He's sort of famous.

OK, well, he's remotely famous.

Oh, let's go

We can take some pics there.

Alright, fine.

(GROOVY MUSIC)

(HAMMER SOUNDS)

Oh, get in there, you little shit.

You need a hand there?

Yeah. I think I've hit some hard ground.

(LAUGHS)

Let me try this one.

(BIRD CHIRPS)

(HAMMER SOUNDS)

There you go. All set. Thank you.

No, worries. I need one of those.

There you go. You can have this one.

No, I couldn't.

Yeah, you can. I've got another one.

Tess? Bob. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Look what I got. Party time.

This is Steph.

Hi. Hi, Steph. Bob.

Hi, Bob.

So, Steph and Tess, eh? Sisters?

Yes, we are.

It's not bad, hey? Yeah.

Better than Bali?

So much better than Bali.

(LAUGHS)

Tomorrows still so far

Addiction is disease

And a river of denial

To a place I know

But there's no-one home.

(CRICKETS CHIRP)

(LAUGHTER)

I don't want wanna wake anyone up and ger kicked out.

You shush. OK.

Shh, shh.

Bob, what are you doing up? Come over here.

Ladies, I-I'm just

I love Bob. Bob, come have a drink.

How can...how can I pass up an offer like that?

Yeah, you can't.

I'm not taking no for an answer, Bob.

Get over here! Alrighty.

Sorry.

I like your phone case. Thanks.

(INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC)

Ah. So, how long are you staying for?

Just for tonight. But we're gonna leave tomorrow.

Shit. That's-that's a quick stay.

Yeah, I mean

and see the real Kimberley.

OK, well, if you need any tips,

I've spent a lot of my career up there.

Mm, what line of work are you in?

Palaeontology.

Which one's that one? Wow!

Yeah, like dinosaur bones and stuff.

Yes. Ah.

I'm officially retired now.

Don't really have much to do these days.

Yeah, that's good that it keeps you busy.

Yeah.

these dinosaur bones and stuff?

Well, yes.

Actually, right here.

Gantheaume Point.

But you can only see them on low tide.

Wait, here in Broome? Yeah.

Dinosaur bones?

It's actually one of Broome's major tourist attractions.

Oh, but we don't want touristy, Bob.

I mean, give us the real stuff.

Well, there's a lot that the tourists don't know about.

And the palaeontology community

Because a lot of tourists, you know,

they go in there and muck around a little bit

and try to dig up the fossils.

Hm. We're not like that. You can tell us.

Yeah, I know.

But, well,

There's this cave.

And, yeah, it's bloody wonderful.

It's actually just off the Gibb River Road,

which is one of my favourite places to camp.

We're going to the Gibb River Road!

Yeah.

Oh, it's definitely worth checking out the May River.

Just watch out for crocs.

OK, well, what about this cave?

Well, there's a little track just to the left of the crossing.

but I wouldn't advise that you go there.

You're just not set up for it.

Don't get me wrong, you've got a great little rig there,

but this is 90Ks of rugged, remote track.

And if you get lost,

you could be there for a very, very long time.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(SOFT GUITAR MUSIC)

Oh, look. Gibb River Road.

This is where the adventure begins.

By the way!

(JAZZ MUSIC)

On my legs

Around the globe these days

Oh, look, isn't that May River Road?

Hmm, I mean the sun's kind of going down.

Did you want to stay here for the night?

Maybe we will.

Alright, here we go.

Is falling down to the ground.

Last one.

You got it? Yeah.

Alright, we're all set.

(LIVELY MUSIC)

Wow, we should take a selfie.

Yeah, let's do it. OK.

(LIVELY MUSIC)

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

Oh, you know what we should do?

so we can get a full body shot.

Yeah, OK, let's do it. OK, where should we put it?

Uh, spare tyre.

OK, let me grab it.

Oh, can we use your cell phone? It has better quality.

Yeah.

(LIVELY MUSIC)

Always ready.

It's on a timer.

Three... OK.

..two, one.

Ah! (CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

(WATER SPLASHES)

What is that? Oh, my god, it's a crocodile!

(GASPS) Oh!

Tess, where are you going? Don't.

Tess, don't get too close.

Oh, it's gone.

OK, come on, let's go.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(CROWS CAW)

(TENSE MUSIC)

Ready? Yeah.

(CAR DOOR CLOSES)

(CAR ENGINE STARTS)

(TENSE MUSIC)

Why did we stop?

Yeah, the one he said was very dangerous.

Yeah, but it'll be fine.

We have plenty of fuel, the CB, satellite phone,

and we'll just call for help if we get into any trouble.

No, I don't know.

that you'll get.

I mean, hardly anyone has seen this cave.

Tess, why don't we just stick to our plan?

And plus, I don't wanna be driving for an extra few hours.

Steph, please,

This is what we came out here for.

I really need you to be on board with this, please.

Fine, I guess.

Yay. Well, I'll set the trip metre.

Bob said it was around 90kms,

so, if we hit 100,

Yeah, God, 100kms, Jesus.

What is that, five hours? Fuck!

(SIGHS) (CAR ENGINE STARTS)

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

You really notice the difference in terrain here.

It's looking a lot drier.

Definitely a lot more isolated.

We're going the right way.

Tess, I... Don't kill me.

It's fine, it's fine.

Tess, are you sure this is a good idea?

Maybe we should just stay on that road back there?

Careful with the bush.

there's a rock, there's a rock.

Oh, my god.

Don't scare me, gosh.

I'm sorry, I just don't wanna pop a wheel right now.

It's fine.

Tess, we can't even see the track anymore.

before we get lost.

It's alright. I mean, I can still see the track.

I mean, just some parts, I think, are a bit...

(THUDS)

What was that?

Why did it stop? Did it overheat or something?

Did it stall?

What's going on?

Why... (EXHALES SHARPLY)

Are we going to be OK?

Yeah, we'll be fine. Just let me... Give me a minute.

OK.

(STARTER CRANKS WEAKLY)

(BIRD CHIRPS)

(STARTER CRANKS WEAKLY)

Fuck.

Did it overheat? Did it stall or something?

I don't know, I don't know. I don't think so.

Why isn't it starting?

Tess, why isn't it starting? I don't know, OK.

Tess, what's... Tess, is this bad?

(STARTER CRANKS WEAKLY)

I don't know... I don't think so. What's going on?

What's happening? Just give me a minute, alright?

Come on!

(FLIES BUZZ) Oh, this fucking thing.

(BIRD CHIRPS)

The fan belt looks intact.

No, steam, no smoke. OK.

(FLIES BUZZ)

I smell petrol.

(PETROL DRIPS)

Shit.

What's shit? What?

There's no fuel. We lost all our fuel.

What are you talking about?

can full of fuel, no?

No. There's a hole in the fuel tank.

A hole?

(CAR DOOR OPENS)

(BIRD CHIRPS)

(FLIES BUZZ)

Yeah, well, that doesn't look good.

(EXHALES)

(CAR DOOR CLOSES)

I'll call for help.

You've got to be kidding me.

and it's so hot.

Flies everywhere. The AC doesn't work.

Do you know where my phone is?

Um, I don't know. Where did you have it last?

You set it up on the tripod when we took those photos.

No, it's your phone. Didn't you grab it?

But you set it up on the spare tyre, remember?

You were in such a bloody hurry to leave.

Don't look at me like that, OK? This is not my fault.

be out here. God.

Maybe not, but that's not the issue here, is it?

I mean, the issue is that

you decided to take your stupid Instagram photos

that you lost my phone.

My satellite phone.

Do not blame this on me, OK? I did not wanna come out here.

You dragged us out into the middle of nowhere.

OK?

To a cave that everyone told you not to follow, Tess!

OK! OK. Alright.

Maybe we should just work the problem

and work it together.

OK. OK, I'm sorry.

Um, what's next? What do we do first?

How should I know?

Well, you're the expert.

How far are we from the turnoff, from the main road?

(FLIES BUZZ) One...

(FLIES BUZZ)

75km.

Huh.

Yeah, OK.

I'm trying to get service.

One...

(FLIES BUZZ)

Mayday, mayday.

Is that what you're supposed to say? Mayday?

It's worth a shot. I don't know.

Mayday, mayday.

We've broken down and we need assistance.

We're 75km east of the May River.

Does anybody copy?

on that thing since this morning.

Fuck!

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

You OK, Steph?

No, I'm not.

Why would I be alright, Tess?

We'll work this out. Alright? We just need to work together.

Be smart about it.

Why did I agree to this?

I told you, I...

OK, look.

We're all set for off-grid camping. We have plenty of food and water.

We can just sit here with the car and I'll keep trying the radio.

We'll be OK.

What if no-one answers?

They will.

Come on.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(SIGHS)

Well, we're all set.

Now, what?

(EXHALES) I guess we just settle in and wait.

Is the CB radio still on?

Yeah, yeah.

And we're just gonna wait to hear any chatter

and send out the message every half hour or so?

Yeah, sounds like a good plan.

OK, we can do this, right?

for a couple weeks.

So, just wait and see. Hm. Right?

Yeah, surely.

Some palaeontologists will come down that track soon.

Yeah, any day now. Yeah.

(GENTLE MUSIC)

Do you have any kings?

(RADIO CHATTER)

Who's that?

(CAR DOOR OPENS)

(FLIES BUZZ)

Emergency, emergency. Does anybody copy?

I repeat, does anybody copy? Emergency, emergency.

Emergency, emergency. Does anybody copy?

Come on.

I repeat, emergency, emergency. Does anybody copy?

Come on.

This is my round. I can feel it.

Hey, look.

(DELIGHTFUL MUSIC)

Is that a dingo?

Are they dangerous?

hanging around.

Do they eat babies?

What? Steph, "dingo stole my baby"...?

I've never heard of it.

No? No.

It was like a worldwide news story.

No, didn't reach.

What are you doing?

It's not gonna eat that. It has chocolate.

He will.

Ha! Great.

It ate it.

Hey, guys, just gonna do a quick outfit of the day today.

Thanks, Tess.

You're number one.

(LAUGHS) Come on. We're not gonna die.

Oh.

Look who photobombed.

Looks like you made a new friend.

(CHUCKLES)

Um, maybe we should, like, limit the water intake a little bit.

Jeez, Tess. It's like an oven out here.

And plus, we have that tank on top of the car

Yeah, but the tank's, like, only small.

And like, you know, just to be safe,

we should be a little bit more water wise.

OK. Well.

How else are we supposed to stay cool?

in the heat of the day.

Tess, we're playing Uno, not F45.

What else does it say?

Um, well, it says to wear loose clothing,

uh, wear a hat, stay in shaded areas,

and, um, stay hydrated.

Told you we should have packed up the awning.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Does anybody hear me? Emergency.

(BEEPS)

Does anybody hear me? Over.

(FLIES BUZZ)

It tastes like plastic.

Yeah, it's gross.

sipping margaritas

in a beach Bali club.

Hm.

(FLIES BUZZ)

(BIRD CHIRPS)

These boots are giving me blisters.

Why don't you wear your other boots?

I threw them in the tree, remember?

I don't get it.

come down this road yet?

We've been here for a week.

We're really low on food.

Just as over it as you are.

Maybe we should start rationing, or maybe hunt.

I don't know. Tess, we're vegetarian.

I mean, I don't really wanna either, but maybe we should think about it.

Well, what are we gonna do?

Wait for a kangaroo to come by and try to bring it down ourselves?

We'd have to kill it.

OK, well maybe

Ugh, I have to pee again. Again?

How much water have you been drinking?

Whatever.

(GASPS) Oh, my god!

The whole desert and you decide to shit on me?

Fuck!

How is this good luck, Tess?

Um, for the future, maybe.

Yeah, well, I'm not gonna hold my breath to that.

That one.

(BIRD CHIRPS)

Steph, look.

What? Nest.

So?

We can eat eggs!

How do you know that there's eggs in that?

It's worth a shot.

Don't fall.

OK.

Do you see anything in there?

There's nine eggs.

(GASPS)

Oh, I'm-I'm sorry.

This sucks.

Can't see.

Got one.

(FIRE CRACKLES)

Here we go.

You're the best.

This looks awesome, I'm starving.

Hey, look.

It's old mate Ernie.

Yeah. Oh, Ernie the dingo.

Probably shouldn't have fed him that one day.

Hey, Ernie!

We don't got any food for you, buddy.

We only have food for ourselves.

Poor thing.

it looks like we're really running

low on food and water.

No-one's gonna come by this track anytime soon.

What are you getting at?

We don't have many options.

I think we should stay here for as long as we can.

and walk back to May River.

May River?

It's 75kms away.

In this heat as well?

We'll never make it. What are you on about?

Well, it's better than just sitting here

of thirst and starvation.

Well, the number one rule in the guidebooks

is to stay where you are.

Oh, my god, enough with the guidebook, Tess.

We haven't heard a peep from that radio.

No-one is coming to save us.

We gotta have hope. Alright?

I'm not going out there in that desert. It's suicide.

We've had hope all week.

We just need to ration more, OK?

Wayne?

Wayne?

I'm starting to worry about the girls.

We haven't heard a peep in a week.

Well, why don't you give Tess a call?

Well, I tried the other day and it went to message bank.

So, I left a message and...

So, I tried twice today and still no answer.

Well, you know what Tess is like.

Why don't you give Steph a try?

I already did.

I'll message again.

Hm.

(CLEARS THROAT)

Oh, sorry.

Put it higher.

Just hold it. Higher, higher.

I am holding it. Tess! Are you kidding me?

I didn't mean to.

You fucking do it then.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Would you stop saying that? We're not gonna die.

We have no more food. No, water. We barely have any firewood left.

One thing I know for sure is whinging isn't gonna help.

Whinge all I want, thank you.

Stupid flies everywhere.

Honestly, like, I can't even... Ah!

What? What is it? It's that dingo. He scared the shit out of me.

It's just Ernie.

I mean, you probably scared him more than he scared you.

he really freaked me out.

Yeah, screw you, Ernie!

What is with you?

What do you mean, what's with me?

I'm trying to keep it all together. What's with you?

I mean, complaining every fucking five minutes isn't helping.

Everyone told you

not to attempt this off-the-grid shit, OK?

And you just had to come out on this trip

and then show everyone that you can do anything.

And it's my life. My life now.

It's my fucking life, too.

I'm just as in it as much as you are.

God, if you weren't taking your fucking photos

every five minutes,

well, I wouldn't be in this shit, would I?

This is not my fault.

Everyone told you not to attempt this.

Your family. Even that guy, Bob. Even Dale.

Fuck you.

What? Is that all you're gonna say?

I'm gonna die,

That's all I'm gonna say then, Steph?

I don't give a fuck, go!

You're holding me back anyway. See how you survive.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Fuck you!

Steph!

Fuck you!

(FLIES BUZZ)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Steph?

Steph?

Steph?

Steph?

Steph?

Steph?

Where are you, Steph?

Sheryl.

Something's wrong, Wayne. I know Tess.

I can't sleep anymore.

No. It's OK, darling.

I'm worried sick.

I think it's time we call the police.

(FLIES BUZZ)

Hey, Ernie.

What's there to do around here?

Come over here and talk to me.

I am too.

Ernie?

He's a bit skittish around other people.

That's both the girls just there.

It was taken just the other day.

Not sure exactly where it was taken.

It's just from Steph's

Yeah.

They do look pretty happy there, don't they?

Well, yeah. They're best friends.

They've been inseparable for years now.

So, may I ask...

Have you had any disagreements

No, of course not.

Well, she did get upset with us the night before she left.

Upset in what way?

Well, it was no big deal.

But she made a big hoo-ha about it.

Didn't want her trekking out

Go on.

I said, "Well, Dale's a man."

I think that was the main trigger.

Did you speak to Tess while she was in Broome?

Uh, she did actually say to me a couple of days before she left...

that in her little Suzuki.

It's not made for that type of travel.

And I thought she should start out on something

a little bit closer to home.

We'll pass on the information to the relevant regions

Anything at all that may help us or have any questions,

do not hesitate to contact us straight away.

And please, try not to worry.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Thank you so much. Thank you for your time.

(TENSE MUSIC)

What do you think the odds are of finding them?

Slim to none.

(TENSE MUSIC)

I'm gonna go help find Tess.

I'll leave this afternoon.

Are you sure, Dale? Yeah, I'm sure.

I mean, you only just

And I... That doesn't matter.

I'm sure the police will have

lots of people up there already looking.

Mum, mum, that's my turf up there.

These other clowns, they don't have as much at stake as we do.

Dale's right.

I'll go with him.

No, Dad.

You just please stay here with Mum.

I think you should stay by her side right now.

I've got this. I can take care of this, Mum. Leave it to me.

You know... You promise me.

You know I can do this.

You promise me you'll be careful. I promise, Mum.

I know how much Tess means to you.

I promise, Mum. I'll be careful.

But I don't want you pushing

Mum, you don't have to worry.

You'll end up having an accident. I've got this. I've got this.

And I don't want to have to worry about you too.

You don't need to worry. I'm gonna find her.

You see, we'll share the driving. It'll be fine.

Please just trust me.

Just-just leave it to me, OK?

I'm gonna find her.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

(BIRDS CHIRP)

That's it, Ernie.

(BIRD CHIRPS)

(SUSPENSEFUL STRINGS)

(BREATHES HEAVILY)

(SUSPENSEFUL STRINGS)

Um, my phone's step metre says that I've done 15K.

Which means I only have...

60Ks left.

Yeah.

One...

I only have one water bottle left.

But that should be fine if I...

One...

I'll take some breaks.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

I should be home in a couple days.

Right?

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

(FLIES BUZZ)

What?

You got a better idea?

(BIRD CHIRPS)

(FLIES BUZZ)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

I'm coming, Tess.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(BIRDS CHIRP)

(SIGHS)

I just, um...

In case anyone...

Anyone finds this...

(LAUGHS)

Um... I just...

I just wanted to say...

I wanted to say bye to my parents.

Tell Jamie not to steal all my stuff, OK?

Just some of it.

Not the cute stuff.

Um, Mum...

I love you.

I love you so much, Dad.

And Tess!

You know, I keep thinking about

And we were talking about uni and travelling to Greece.

And I wanted to take you to New York City.

And...

I keep thinking that, um, in another life, we did that.

And you love Central Park.

You would have hated the hot dogs, though.

One...

I'm just gonna...

I'm gonna keep thinking that...

that life actually happened, right?

I'm sorry, Tess.

I'm sorry for the things

I didn't mean them at all.

Forgive me, OK?

(TENSE MUSIC)

(PHONE RINGS)

Hello, how can I help you?

Hi, I'm Detective Webb

from the Western Australian Police Department.

We're currently investigating

on a couple of young ladies that have been missing

for more than two weeks.

Perhaps if any of you or your staff

remember speaking to either of these two young ladies?

(PHONE RINGS)

Ash, have you updated

file yet?

Yes, that's all been sorted.

Thanks. No worries.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(PHONE RINGS)

Hello, this is Wayne Flanagan speaking.

Oh, hello, Mr Flanagan.

It's Detective Wallace here

Police Department.

We have an update on your daughter

and the young American lady's whereabouts.

Looks like water, Ernie.

We've just had a tip-off from the police

that the girls may be further north

We already sort of knew that much.

Just-just keep heading north

and don't worry about calling in at Broome and, um,

just please drive safe.

Yeah, OK, Mum.

OK, I love you.

Alright, I'll talk to you soon.

Well, at least now we know we can bypass Broome.

Great.

Quick, look this way for a second.

Not right now, babe.

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

(FLIES BUZZ)

(BIRD CHIRPS)

Look, Ernie!

It's a nest.

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

(RADIO CHATTER)

(GROANS)

Shit!

(TENSE MUSIC)

(PHONE BUZZES)

Hello?

(SOBS)

Fuck!

(TENSE MUSIC)

(SOBS)

(DINGO WHINES)

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

I'm done.

(YELPS) (HEAVY THUD)

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

(DINGO HOWLS)

It's alright, Ernie.

(GRUNTS)

I've just got the wind knocked out of me.

(DINGO HOWLS)

I'm alright. I'm OK. I'm OK.

(DINGO HOWLS)

Are you trying to tell me something?

Do you want me to come with you?

(DINGO HOWLS)

I'll come.

(TENSE MUSIC)

(BIRDS CHIRP)

(BIRD SOUND)

I recognise you.

Dead.

(FLIES BUZZ)

Great.

Now, we're both fucking lost, Ernie.

(SOBS)

We're in the middle of fucking nowhere.

(FLIES BUZZ)

(SOBS) Can't believe I'm following a fucking dingo.

Taking me out in the middle of fucking nowhere, Ernie.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean it.

(COUGHS)

Come back.

Don't leave me, please.

I'm sorry, Ernie. I'm sorry.

Wait, wait.

Come-come back.

Gab, would you mind calling Tess's phone again?

Sure.

(PHONE RINGS)

Hello? Shithead?

Dale, someone answered Tess's phone.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Ah, yeah, yep.

Yeah, yep. This is Bob here.

I found Tess's phone.

Found it? Where?

Where's Tess? Yeah, look, mate.

No, sorry. I don't know where Tess is.

I just found Tess's phone on the ground.

Gab, how far away is May River? I don't know.

Well, look it up.

Sorry, Bob.

Have I still got you?

Yeah, mate. I'm still here.

This is Dale. Tess's brother.

Tess and Steph have gone missing.

So sorry to hear that.

I actually saw the girls a couple of weeks ago in Broome.

Did they say where they were going?

Yep.

They said they were gonna drive

Dale, he's close.

We're near the May River crossing now.

How far? Maybe an hour?

Yeah, look, Bob. We can be there in about an hour.

Can you just hang tight there?

Yeah, sure.

OK, great. Thank you.

Alright, see you soon. Bye.

Oh, shit. Fuck!

(ENGINE REVS)

(TENSE MUSIC)

Thanks, Ernie.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Hey, Bob, is it? Yeah, it sure is, bud.

Dale.

This is Gabriella.

Pleasure's all mine, Gabby.

(CRICKETS CHIRP)

So, Bob, basic rundown.

My sister and her friend, Steph, they've been missing

for a couple of weeks now.

As you can imagine,

the family's worried

Yeah, I can imagine, mate. I'm so sorry to hear that.

So, we have police out looking for 'em,

search parties, volunteers, choppers.

As you know, there's a lot of land up here.

right there,

because after we had a talk on the phone,

I had a recollection when we were back in Broome

a couple of weeks ago.

And, um, I know it might be a long shot,

at this track here.

What makes you think that?

Well, I was telling her about what's at the end of this track,

about 90Ks, and this cave, it's just magnificent.

Her eyes lit up,

because it's really not a track that two young ladies

should be going, especially in that car.

But, you know.

Well, this is Tess we're talking about.

If you told her

shouldn't attempt this track,

I think there's a good chance she might have attempted it.

Alright, OK.

Well, we found her phone here,

so, I reckon it's a good place to start.

Yeah, I think it is definitely

Alright. I'll-I'll lead you in.

Alrighty.

Hey, Dale!

Yeah, mate?

UHF 32?

Got it.

Yeah!

(TENSE MUSIC)

(CAR ENGINE STARTS)

Why is he stopping already?

(TENSE MUSIC)

(TENSE MUSIC)

(DRAMATIC MUSIC)

Hey, Dale. Yeah, mate?

Do you guys want something to eat?

I'm gonna cook up a whole heap of snags and boil up some veggies.

Actually, mate, you know what?

That would be fantastic.

left in a bit of a hurry this morning.

Didn't get a chance to pack much.

Understand, mate, understand.

I've got shitloads, bud, so no dramas.

(THUNDER RUMBLES)

Dale!

Yeah?

out here at all.

Yeah, I know.

Look, just don't worry about it. (COUGHS)

Bob's just kindly offered to make us dinner.

Bloody hell, that's annoying.

We get phone service

Look, just forget about your bloody phone for a moment, will ya?

Bob's just kindly offered to make us dinner.

Look, I think you need to ease up on that stuff.

What stuff?

Your phone stuff.

But it's OK when Outback Dale does it.

Well, there's a time and a place, isn't there?

Fine.

(TENSE MUSIC) (THUNDER RUMBLES)

(TENSE MUSIC)

(DINGO HOWLS)

(THUNDER RUMBLES) (TENSE MUSIC)

(DINGO WHINES)

Ernie.

(BREATHES HEAVILY)

Ernie!

(BIRDS CHIRP)

How do you both like your coffees, Dale?

Hey, Bob.

Uh, white with none, thanks, mate.

For both of you?

Yep. Cool.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

There you go, mate.

Best way to start the day.

Good morning, Bob.

Oh, morning, princess.

There you go, white with none.

Thank you. So, what's the plan?

Well...

We're just gonna keep following this track until we find Tess.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

Shit, that's Tess's car!

Tess!

Tess!

Tess!

Tess!

(FLIES BUZZ)

Ernie...

I don't feel so good.

(FLIES BUZZ)

She's not here.

Well, right, they've had it pretty well set up.

just head back to town.

We're not going back to town!

We're out here, she's been here,

we're gonna stay here and keep looking.

Yeah, I think you're right on the money there, mate.

(FLIES BUZZ)

Tess must have

I'm gonna radio the chopper.

2-4-6-5-7 degrees east.

(HELICOPTER WHIRS) Copy that.

OK, Dale, looks like we're currently around 20Ks to the west.

We'll head to your location now and see what else is in the area.

Any luck with the tracks?

Shitloads of tracks, um,

but there's a couple of freshies that are heading to the east.

Alright then, we're heading east.

(FLIES BUZZ)

(COUGHS)

Ugh.

Just let me get

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Dale, he's got a gun.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Bob, is a rifle really necessary?

Fuck, mate.

You know how many fucking nasties there are out there?

You don't want to be chased by a fucking wild boar or buffalo.

Our safety.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Tess!

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Tess!

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Come on, let's get going.

No, no, let's just have a five-minute rest.

What are these animal prints

Yeah, I did notice those.

My guess would be dingo tracks.

So, she had a dingo following her?

Looks like it, yeah.

But dingoes don't attack people, do they?

Not normally,

(FLIES BUZZ)

Come on, let's go.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Tess!

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Do you copy that, Dale?

Yeah, copy, mate.

We've spotted a small waterhole

about 8Ks to the east of Tess's camp.

It could be likely spot to look.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Yeah, roger, mate.

We're actually following tracks that head that way.

So, we'll stay on it.

Roger that. I'll keep searching the area.

Yeah, roger.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC)

Shit.

There's Tess.

Fucking dingo.

(GUNSHOT FIRES) (DINGO WHINES)

(TENSE MUSIC) No!

(TENSE MUSIC)

Tess! Tess! Please.

(TENSE MUSIC)

Please. Come on.

(COUGHS)

Come on. Tess, come on.

Please.

Tess! Copy, chopper.

Tess! Come on!

Come on, Tess!

Bob! Copy, chopper?

Yeah, we copy. What's your position?

Found Tess, just east of the waterhole.

(SUSPENSE MUSIC) (HELICOPTER WHIRS)

(DINGO HOWLS)

Ernie. Ernie.

(DINGO HOWLS) (SUSPENSE MUSIC)

(DINGO HOWLS)

(CLOCK TICKS)

(MELLOW MUSIC)

Hi.

How are you feeling today?

Ah, I'm good, yeah.

Alright, if you need anything, let me know.

(MELLOW MUSIC)

Hey.

(MELLOW MUSIC)

Come here.

What? (BOTH CHUCKLE)

I knew you'd make it.

(BOTH CHUCKLE)

Did you?

You're way too stubborn.

That's true.

Hey, um...

I'm so sorry.

I should have never abandoned you.

It's OK.

I'm just so glad you're here.

(MELLOW MUSIC)

Well, here we are.

Yeah.

Ernie?

Ernie!

Ernie!

Ernie?

It's getting dark soon.

Ernie!

We tried.

(WIND GUSTS)

(ENGINE STARTS)

(DELIGHTFUL MUSIC)

Stop. Stop the car. Stop the car.

(DELIGHTFUL MUSIC)

(CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS)

(CLEARS THROAT)

Uh, excuse me, miss?

Oh, hello.

or are you waiting for someone?

Oh, um, no.

I'm on my own.

Just a latte, please.

OK, be right back.

(GENTLE MUSIC)

(LAUGHTER)

Captioned by AI-Media ai-media.tv

G'day.

I'm Dale,

And this little guy here,

he's what you call

a West Australian Dugite.

And normally, they're out

and about in the morning

when it's nice and cool.

This afternoon when it heats up,

back under his rock or into his log

or wherever it is

he likes to keep cool.

Now, I know what you all

must be thinking.

Are they dangerous?

Well, yes, they are.

But don't worry

you coming before we even see him.

He's gonna slither off

in the other direction

because they're actually quite shy.

Now, the only time you gotta worry

is if one of these guys feels

cornered or threatened in any way,

a little bit aggressive.

But as long as you stay back,

stay out of the way,

you should be alright.

OK?

So, I would never recommend

trying to pick one of these guys up

or even getting close

But I will pick him up today

because I am a trained professional.

That way, we can all get

a better look at him.

As long as I move slow

and remain calm,

he's gonna sense that

and he's gonna stay calm too.

Come on, little guy. Come on.

Dale. Dale. Oh, my god!

Oh, my god! Dale!

Stop, he looks pissed!

He's not pissed. Put him down! Put him down!

He's calming down!

He's calming down!

God, he's not calming down!

They hate water!

Something else!

Get off of me!

I don't know what you're doing!

(STRAINS AND GRUNTS)

(TENSE MUSIC)

This is my sister Tess.

She's an outback adventurer too.

It's alright.

Anyway, like I was saying...

never try and get close

to one of these guys.

OK? You'll be alright.

Let them have their space.

You don't have to worry

about anything.

Just don't do that. Anyway.

Are you alright? Yes, I'm good.

Anyhow. OK.

I'm Dale. This is Tess.

This is my girlfriend, Steph.

That was a Western Australian Dugite

They hate water.

Alrighty, we'll talk to you soon.

See ya.