Goodbye Pork Pie

Gerry is a nineteen-year-old drifter known as Blondini who steals a wallet to fund a spontaneous road trip in a yellow Mini. His impulsive charm and appetite for risk drive the journey, and he treats people as players in his games. He forms quick bonds with John and Shirl, yet his actions reveal both loyalty and a preference for thrill over responsibility.

John is a middle-aged man trying to win back his girlfriend Sue, and he partners with Gerry in a high-stakes road trip. He navigates danger with a mix of pragmatism and improvisation, coordinating rides and resources while leaning on old associates like Mulvaney. His actions reveal a stubborn optimism and a willingness to take risks for love.

Shirl is a drifter heading to Wanganui who becomes the object of Gerry's bet about virginity. She reveals a mix of vulnerability and independence, and she reasserts herself as the trio travels. Her presence tests loyalties and shifts the group's dynamics as plans evolve.

Mulvaney is an older associate of John who finances the trip with money and drugs in exchange for car parts. He represents the criminal underbelly that the trio occasionally taps into, fueling the journey while complicating it with danger.

Snout is an unhinged facilitator who helps the trio dodge roadblocks and even tips off the police. He also buys Gerry’s signal flags, adding a quirky, unstable edge to the crew. His presence heightens the film’s sense of unpredictability and danger.

Sue is John's girlfriend of six years, residing in Invercargill as the chase unfolds. She embodies a counterpoint to the road-warrior life, offering a glimpse of stability and longing that contrasts with the fugitives’ improvisation. Her relationship with John frames the personal stakes of the journey.