The Craic

In 1988, Fergus Montagu and Wesley Murray flee Belfast after a violent confrontation with Colin. They illegally enter Australia to escape their past. They take seasonal fruit-picking jobs to cover hostel stays, meals, and cheap booze.

The friends scratch out a living at orchards, moving between sites to stay ahead of authorities. Cash is tight, so they improvise by mixing whiskey and coke on the fly to dull fear. The grueling routine cements their reliance on one another.

Fergus volunteers for a TV dating game and wins a trip to Queensland. The victory raises their hopes just as immigration pressure resurfaces. The moment signals a possible new life, even as danger looms.

As Fergus's prize story unfolds, immigration officer Derek Johnson raids their apartment. Wesley slips away during the raid and disappears into the Australian landscape. Fergus is left to face pursuit with dwindling options.

Colin, now under witness protection, is relocated to Australia under the SAS watch. He names Fergus and Wesley as terrorists, increasing the pressure on the fugitives. His relentless pursuit adds a chilling, real-world threat.

Wesley surfaces in Queensland and reunites with Fergus, signaling a fragile new start. They decide to push on together despite the danger. Their bond becomes essential as the net tightens.

The duo makes their way up the coast, meeting backpackers Alice and Erica along the way. These encounters offer brief normalcy amid fugitive status. The road ahead remains uncertain and dangerous.

Their car overheats and explodes in the outback, forcing them to improvise again under pressure. They narrowly escape Colin's pursuit in harsh terrain. The incident underscores how fragile their escape plan is.

A local who calls himself Ron Barassi helps them reach a pub, offering a potential safe haven. The gesture provides temporary relief from constant surveillance. The fugitives steel themselves for what comes next.

Immigration, the SAS, and police descend on the pub after learning of the fugitives' presence. Tension spikes as forces close in and choices become urgent. The chase hurtles toward a dramatic confrontation.

Colin shoots out the windows of the police car, creating a moment of chaos. Fergus and Wesley seize the distraction to slip away. The escape, while risky, buys them precious seconds.

With pursuers momentarily delayed, Fergus and Wesley run into the sunset and out of sight. They remain fugitives, but the film closes on their defiant, unresolved future. The chase ends on their terms for now.