A former gifted child struggles with the harsh realities of adult life.

After a homeless ex-filmmaker witnesses a kidnapping, he comes to believe that he is trapped in a horror movie filmed by the city's CCTV, where the only way to survive is to stay on camera - no matter what.

A mysterious young drifter arrives in Melbourne and takes up residence in a boarding house. Over the next year, she struggles to adapt to the new place, while negotiating her relationships with the people around her.