Fresh out of a Melbourne prison, Dan reunites with the love of his life, Leanne. Together, they are a fierce, passionate, and tender couple—and Dan soon resolves to go straight. But when Leanne’s mysterious old criminal friend appears with a proposal, Dan is lured back to a life of crime.

With striking visuals and cinematic prowess, Hail draws the struggles of life after prison through a compelling relationship. Based on testimonies of a former inmate, this docu-drama, portraying violence and tenderness in equal measures, was received with acclaim in festivals worldwide.