The protagonist who runs away from a Perth boarding school after being caught stealing food. He embarks on a chaotic road trip back to his hometown of Broome with Tadpole and two hippies, navigating various encounters while trying to win back his girlfriend, Rosie. Ultimately, he reconciles with Rosie and uncovers surprising family secrets.
A flirtatious encounter exposes Willie to another roadside conflict.
In Port Hedland, Roxanne takes Willie to the 'condom tree' and offers to show him a good time. Her boyfriend arrives, causing a fight.
Their temporary alliance breaks down during the journey.
Slippery drives Willie and Tadpole north with Annie, but later becomes disillusioned and leaves Willie and Tadpole stranded.
Annie supports Willie as part of the travelling group.
Annie agrees to drive Willie and Tadpole to Broome in the Kombi van and later tries to stop the police from arresting the group.
Lester is Willie's rival for Rosie's affection.
Rosie ends up with the bandleader Lester before Willie returns. Willie fights Lester at the Broome bar while trying to win Rosie back.
Their institutional relationship drives Willie's escape and the search for him.
Father Benedictus is the head of Willie's college and recognizes Willie's potential. After Willie runs away, he attempts to locate him.
Theresa is Willie's mother and makes the decision that places him in boarding school.
Theresa sends Willie to boarding school in Perth to continue his education for the priesthood. She later participates in the family revelations in Bro...
Their road-trip partnership gains deeper meaning through the final parentage revelation.
Tadpole helps Willie travel home from Perth. At the end, Theresa reveals that Tadpole is actually Willie's biological father.
A strained romance that is restored at the end of the journey.
Willie tries to win Rosie back after she becomes involved with Lester. In Broome, he tells her that he loves her, and they kiss.
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