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Angie (Jackie Marshall) could have been one of Australia’s leading musicians, but she sabotaged her own career. Now in her forties and facing a life-threatening illness, she is determined to record one final album. Money is tight, and the occasional gig at the local pub barely pays the bills. When Angie meets teenage runaway Ruby (Maisie Owens), the pair form an unlikely bond. As Angie teaches Ruby to play guitar and write songs to confront the past, the two grow increasingly close. But Angie cannot bring herself to tell Ruby the truth about her illness. Marshall’s original songs and resonant voice, combined with the rugged Newcastle backdrop, bring a tender authenticity to this rebellious, music-driven drama.