Overview

The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.

Genres

Cast

Chris Lilley

Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins

Maria Angelico

Mel

Ferdinand Hoang

Mr. Wong

Lise Rodgers

Mrs. Welham

Louis Corbett

Jeremy

Cathy Freeman

Self

Vince Colosimo

Self

Jack Charles

Aboriginal Elder

Cara Foley

Cara

Donald Baigent

Malcolm