Joshua “J” is taken in by his extended family after his mother dies of an overdose. The clan, ruled by J’s scheming grandmother, is heavily involved in criminal activities, and J is soon indoctrinated into their way of life. But J is given a chance to take another path when a cop seeks to help him.

Inspired by true events and featuring a who’s who of Australian acting talent—Ben Mendelsohn, Joel Edgerton, Guy Pearce and a scene-stealing, Oscar®-nominated Jacki Weaver—David Michôd struck gold with this, his feature film debut. A compelling crime drama, sitting with the best of its genre.