When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Cast: Tim Minchin, Milly Alcock
MA 15+HDCC
8 episodes
1. Day OneSelf-destructive musician Lucky hasn't spoken to his family in years, but he packs up his battered old piano for a 4,000-mile road trip across Australia when he hears his estranged mother is dying.MA 15+CC30minNov 28, 2019
2. Day TwoLucky struggles without his anxiety medication. While waiting for a chemist to open in Port Agusta, Meg picks a fight with bikers at the pub.MA 15+CC27minNov 28, 2019
3. Day ThreeMeg is beside herself when she loses all of her's and Lucky's money. To make matters worse, they then run out of petrol.MA 15+CC30minDec 5, 2019
4. Day FourWaiting for their ute to be repaired, Meg and Lucky join a campground party on the Great Australian Bight, but the night takes a nasty turn when Lucky discovers a suicide note.MA 15+CC30minDec 5, 2019
5. Day FiveLucky starts to think he should give up when Meg takes off with his piano. Then, a snakebite gives him the wake-up call he needs.MA 15+CC29minDec 12, 2019
6. Day SixA transformed Lucky prepares to make a major sacrifice. But it's not long before some bad news sends him spiralling into despair.MA 15+CC30minDec 12, 2019
7. Day SevenLucky finds himself paying the price for Meg's misdemeanours. But that's just the start, things are about to get a whole lot worse.MA 15+CC30minDec 19, 2019
8. Day EightThere's tension as Lucky reunites with his brother. As Meg tries to smooth things over, she learns why Lucky had to bring the piano.MA 15+CC31minDec 19, 2019
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When family outcast Lucky Flynn learns that his mother is dying, he decides to drive to the other side of Australia to see her, packing nothing but an upright piano for the journey. But his plans are soon turned upside down when he meets the runaway teenager Meg, who’s dealing with some family demons of her own.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Matthew Saville, Tim Minchin
- Cast
- Tim Minchin, Milly Alcock
- Studio
- Foxtel, Screen Australia, South Australian Film Corporation
