Overview
A drama based on a true story that spans decades, exploring themes of love, friendship, courage, and societal change. The story begins in 1981 with Ted, a frail elderly man, reflecting on his life as he celebrates a landmark legal ruling with his nephew Simon, Simon’s partner Mark, and his lifelong friend Catherine. Flashbacks reveal Ted’s youth in 1940s Melbourne, where he stood up against homophobia and violence, forming a complex bond with Catherine and Leo.
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