Days Like These

A heartfelt Australian dramedy set against the dry, evocative beauty of the rural landscape. In a world of emotional silence, a classic car rally becomes a journey of unexpected connection, healing, and hope.

Characters & Arcs

Johno

Dave

The SHATTS

A legacy-bound livestock agent whose world shatters when his wife departs. His journey through the Alpine Classic becomes a slow-burning realization that stoicism is his prison, and vulnerability his only key to freedom.

Johno's best friend, navigating his own quiet battle with mental health. Dave represents the mirror Johno refuses to look into, eventually teaching him that showing up for each other is the ultimate act of loyalty.

An unlikely crew of car enthusiasts and mental health survivors. They serve as the heartbeat of the community, providing humor, grit, and the raw, honest support that rural Australia so desperately needs.

Silence into Connection

The story explores the profound shift from the stifling silence of rural stoicism to the redemptive power of shared human experience. Through the lens of the Alpine Classic, we mirror the journey of internal drought meeting the first rains of vulnerability, proving that hope is the ultimate destination.

INT. JOHNO'S JAGUAR - DAY

The engine idles with a rhythmic click-clack. Johno grips the wheel, knuckles white. The silence is his only passenger until Dave clears his throat. Recovery isn't about the destination; it's the quality of the gears.

EXT. ALPINE RALLY STAGE - DUSK

Dust settles over the valley like a heavy blanket. The SHATTS stand by their vehicles, a ragtag fleet of steel and grit. They don't talk about the drought. They talk about the wind. Sometimes, the wind is enough.

INT. REGIONAL PUB - NIGHT

The clink of glasses masks the vulnerability. Dave sliding a coaster toward Johno isn't just a gesture for a drink. It's a bridge. In this town, bridges aren't built of stone; they're built of eye contact.

EXT. MOUNTAIN LOOKOUT - DAWN

Johno looks out as the first light hits the Jag's chrome. It's not the end of the rally, but the start of something else. Stoicism has carried him a lifetime, but hope is what will get him home.

BRING THIS STORY TO SCREEN

A character-driven narrative with profound social impact, Days Like These offers a unique opportunity for collaborators and producers committed to authentic Australian storytelling. Join us in bringing this journey of vulnerability and hope to life.

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