In the vast and arid landscape of Australia, a family of nomadic shepherds struggles to find a place they can call home. Paddy, the patriarch of the family, is a free-spirited and adventurous man who is drawn to the wandering lifestyle. By his side are his wife, Ida, who yearns for stability and a quieter life, and their son, a young idealist searching for his own path in the world. The family travels back and forth across the country, facing both natural and emotional challenges in their quest for a better future.
With the wind at their backs and the stars as their guide, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter other travelers who share their aspiration for freedom. However, tensions begin to rise between Paddy's idealism and Ida's longing for a stable life, testing family bonds and sparking an internal struggle between the passion for adventure and the desire for roots.
The journey becomes a metaphor for life choices, exploring the struggle between freedom and responsibility. In a world where tradition and change collide, the family must decide what happiness truly means. As they move along the dusty roads, each of them will face their own truths, leaving the audience reflecting on the connection between family, home, and the search for meaning in life.