Name: The Farm
Genre: drama, tv-movie
Released: 2000
Cast: Greta Scacchi, Colin Friels, Marton Csokas, Simon Chilvers, Melissa Jaffer

The Farm (2000) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.

Characters

Liz Cooper (played by Greta Scacchi) — protagonist
Tom's wife who shares the devastating financial crisis and drought with him. She stands by his side as they face impossible debt repayments and bank foreclosure threats, ultimately supporting the unpr...
Tom Cooper (played by Colin Friels) — protagonist
The protagonist and family patriarch who takes over the farm after his father's sudden death. He attempts to modernize and expand the property using foreign currency loans, but becomes overwhelmed whe...
Adrian Beckett (played by Marton Csokas) — supporting
Phil Reynolds (played by Simon Chilvers) — supporting
Peter Collins (played by Marshall Napier) — supporting
Helen Cooper (played by Melissa Jaffer) — supporting
Walsh (played by Christopher Stollery) — minor
(Young) Fred Cooper (played by Jamie Croft) — supporting
(Young) Sam Cooper (played by Yael Stone) — minor
Johnno McCormick (played by Mark Priestley) — minor
Ed McCormick (played by Ned Manning) — minor
Pat McCormick (played by Kris McQuade) — minor

Plot Progression

Inheritance and Ambition — Tom steps into leadership after his father's death and immediately pursues aggressive modernization of the family farm. He secures a foreign currency loan to fund expansion, driven by a vision of grow...
Economic and Environmental Collapse — A sudden currency crash triggers a debt spiral, compounded by a devastating regional drought. Tom faces impossible repayment demands as agricultural output plummets and financial pressure mounts.
Institutional Pressure and Defiance — The bank issues foreclosure threats while lawyers, family, and friends urge caution. Tom deliberately ignores all prudent advice, choosing to confront the financial system directly.
The Legal Battle for Survival — Tom commits to suing the bank, preparing evidence and facing the institution in court. The narrative culminates in a high-stakes legal confrontation to save the family land.