At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
Cast: Jonathan LaPaglia, Melissa George, Sophie Okonedo
Miniseries
8 episodes
1. HectorIt's the eve of Hector's 40th birthday and his wife Aisha has organised a barbecue with their friends and family. Hector is ambivalent about celebrating the milestone and longs for the carefree days of his youth.15CC52minOct 6, 2011
2. AnoukAnouk's life is full of pressures - her mother is ill, she's losing control at work, and learns she is pregnant with her much younger boyfriend's baby.15CC55minOct 13, 2011
3. HarryHarry has everything; the Brighton Beach mansion, the beautiful wife, a son and a successful business. But Harry stands to lose all of that as a result of slapping Hugo.15CCOct 20, 2011
4. ConnieWhen Hector broke things off with Connie, her feelings for him didn't change, if anything, they got stronger. So, when Hector drives her home one night after babysitting, she kisses him.15CC56minOct 27, 2011
5. RosieRosie receives notification of the court date. Finally Harry will be punished for what he did. But her relief is short lived when she realises she is alone in her crusade.15CC54minNov 3, 2011
6. ManolisManolis hates what the slap is doing to his family. His wife is full of vitriol, Hector and Aisha are being torn apart by their split loyalties, and Aisha will have nothing to do with the family.15CC53minNov 10, 2011
7. AishaWhilst the court case is over, the repercussions of the slap are far from resolved for Aisha. Her marriage is buckling and her friendship with Rosie is in tatters.15CC53minNov 17, 2011
8. RichieEver since Connie told Richie that Hector raped her, Richie hasn't been able to think of anything else. Somehow Richie's concern for his friend becomes tangled up with his own obsession with Hector.15CC55minNov 24, 2011
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At an Australian backyard BBQ, amongst alcohol, friendship and a children's cricket game, a man slaps a child who is not his son. The party comes to a sudden halt. The child's parents are so affronted they vow to take the man to court. The police become involved and friends and family are forced to take sides.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Christos Tsiolkas
- Studio
- Matchbox Pictures
Maturity rating
15Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
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