Movies

Moonbird

Synopsis

Set on a remote Tasmanian island, a recently sober father tries to reconnect with his son through a traditional muttonbirding season, only to face cultural and personal crises that threaten their relationship and force them to confront their family’s disturbing history.

Episode guide

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Episode 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.

Details

Cast
Lennox Monaghan
Kyle Morrison
Rating
MA 15+ - Mature accompanied

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Korff, J 2025, Moonbird, <https://www.creativespirits.info/resources/movies/moonbird>, retrieved 4 August 2025

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