Moonbird

2025

On a remote island off the coast of Lutruwita (Tasmania), a 13-year-old Palawa boy navigates the complexities of his world alongside his father, a man shaped by his past and the challenges of raising his son.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 2025

A recovering alcoholic father and his son join a traditional bird harvest on a Tasmanian isle, where family secrets and cultural tensions surface, testing their fragile bond.

1. Forever

Sonny and Cracka arrive at Seal Pot Island, where Sonny's reluctance to engage in muttonbirding clashes with Cracka's hopeful attempts to teach him about their cultural heritage.

2. Every Year

A visit to the rookery reveals the failure of the birds to produce chicks, leading Cracka to fear he won't pass down their traditions to Sonny.

3. Canoe

While bonding over a canoe trip to catch abalone, Sonny learns about the impact of commercial divers, leading to an argument about their family history.

4. Moonbird Rick

Tensions escalate as Cracka, in a drunken rage, destroys their muttonbirding equipment, prompting Sonny to uncover painful truths about their family's past.

5. Vermin

After a confrontation with divers, Sonny's desperate actions drive a wedge between him and Cracka, who is grappling with deep emotional scars.

6. Knucklebones

Through heartfelt revelations about their past, Sonny and Cracka find reconciliation, committing to restore their cultural traditions and support each other as Sonny plans to leave for Alaska.

Cast

Nick Farnell

Frank ‘The Skipper’

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