A comedic exploration of youthful rebellion, paternity uncertainty, and unconventional living arrangements in 1970s Melbourne.
Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Corporate Escape & Share House Life
Stork quits his GM Holden job and moves into a Melbourne share house with Westy. He navigates daily life through daydreams, bungled interviews, and social friction with respectable figures.
Key Events
Corporate Resignation — Stork quits his design job out of boredom and drops out of corporate life. Characters: Graham 'Stork' WallaceLocation: General Motors Holden Office
Share House Move-In — Stork moves in with his friend Westy, starting a new unconventional lifestyle. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, WestyLocation: Melbourne Share House
Daydreaming Phase — Stork escapes reality through overactive daydreams and revolutionary fantasies. Characters: Graham 'Stork' WallaceLocation: Various Locations
Bungled Interview — Stork ruins a job interview with awkward behavior and drunkenness. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, BusinessmanLocation: Corporate Office
Social Rejection — Stork upsets respectable figures and faces social friction for his unconventional ways. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Sculptor, University Lecturer, Women's LibberLocation: Public Spaces
Romantic Pursuit — Stork attempts to woo Anna, who consistently resists his advances. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, AnnaLocation: Share House
The Pregnancy Revelation
Anna announces her pregnancy, shocking the household. Clyde and Anna decide to marry, but the men quickly realize any of the four could be the father.
Key Events
Romantic Pursuit — Stork attempts to woo Anna, who consistently resists his advances. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, AnnaLocation: Share House
Polyamorous Dynamic — Anna's involvement with Tony and Clyde establishes a complex household romantic web. Characters: Anna, Tony, ClydeLocation: Share House
Pregnancy Revelation — Anna announces she is pregnant, shocking the entire house. Characters: Anna, Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Tony, Clyde, WestyLocation: Share House Kitchen
Marriage Proposal — Clyde and Anna decide to get married to formalize their relationship. Characters: Anna, ClydeLocation: Share House Living Room
Paternity Shock — The men realize any of the four could be the father, triggering a paternity dispute. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Tony, Clyde, WestyLocation: Share House
Household Tension — Tensions rise as paternity doubts spread and daily life becomes chaotic. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Westy, Tony, ClydeLocation: Share House
Paternity Chaos & Social Friction
Paternity doubts escalate household tension and romantic rivalry. Stork's unconventional behavior continues to clash with society while the men investigate the biological father.
Key Events
Household Tension — Tensions rise as paternity doubts spread and daily life becomes chaotic. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Westy, Tony, ClydeLocation: Share House
Social Friction Escalates — Stork's behavior continues to clash with respectable society amid the crisis. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Sculptor, University LecturerLocation: Community Center
Paternity Investigation — The men attempt to deduce the biological father through speculation and confrontation. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Tony, Clyde, WestyLocation: Share House
Romantic Rivalry — Stork competes with Tony and Clyde for Anna's attention and validation. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Tony, ClydeLocation: Local Pub
Uncle Jack's Visit — A family visit highlights Stork's unconventional life and traditional expectations. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Uncle JackLocation: Share House
Women's Libber Confrontation — Stork faces criticism for his outdated romantic views and behavior. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Women's LibberLocation: Street
Paternity Climax — A definitive test or revelation addresses the paternity question, resolving the central conflict. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Anna, Tony, Clyde, WestyLocation: Share House
Resolution & New Equilibrium
A definitive paternity revelation resolves the central conflict. The group navigates marriage complications and finds a new, chaotic but fun household equilibrium.
Key Events
Paternity Climax — A definitive test or revelation addresses the paternity question, resolving the central conflict. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Anna, Tony, Clyde, WestyLocation: Share House
Marriage Complication — Marriage plans face unexpected hurdles due to the paternity revelation. Characters: Anna, ClydeLocation: Registry Office
Household Reconciliation — The residents navigate the aftermath and find a new, chaotic equilibrium. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Westy, Tony, Clyde, AnnaLocation: Share House
New Beginning — Stork accepts his role and looks toward the future with a sense of freedom. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, AnnaLocation: Share House Balcony
Comedic Resolution — The group embraces the chaotic fun of their situation, marking a comedic resolution. Characters: Graham 'Stork' Wallace, Westy, Tony, Clyde, AnnaLocation: Melbourne Streets
Final Reflection — Stork reflects on his journey from corporate boredom to unconventional freedom. Characters: Graham 'Stork' WallaceLocation: General Motors Holden Office (Exterior)
Story Breakdown
Corporate Rebellion — Stork quits his GM Holden design job due to boredom and moves into a Melbourne share house, rejecting traditional societal paths.
Share House Dynamics — Stork navigates daily life with Westy, while Anna's involvement with Tony and Clyde creates a complex romantic web and social friction.
The Pregnancy Crisis — Anna's pregnancy triggers a paternity dispute among the four male residents, shattering their routine and forcing confrontation.
Social & Romantic Friction — Stork's daydreams and drunkenness clash with respectable figures, while his rivalry with Tony and Clyde intensifies amid the crisis.
Paternity Resolution — The men confront the biological reality, leading to marital complications and a new household equilibrium that embraces chaos.
Comedic Aftermath — The group accepts the uncertain future, marking Stork's transition from corporate drone to unconventional free spirit.
Stork is a gangly young man, a virgin with an overactive imagination who thinks he’s a revolutionary. Bored with a design job at General Motors Holden in Melbourne, he drops out and moves into a share house with his mate Westy. He daydreams his way through life, bungling job interviews, upsetting ‘respectable’ people, and getting drunk. The only girl in the house, Anna resists Stork’s advances, because she’s already involved with the other two resident males, Tony and Clyde. But when she becomes pregnant and Clyde and Anna decide to marry, Stork, Tony, Clyde and Westy are shocked when they realize that either one of the foursome could be the father. Then the fun begins....
