AustLit

Part 1. Babba (meaning father)

The sisters love their two homes, but it can be difficult living between black and white Australia. In Brisbane, audiences meet Michael Eather, the sisters’ father. At his exhibition opening – full of Stingray motifs – he tearfully recounts how he met their mother Helen. He paints a picture of his life in the 80s in Brisbane. Back in Maningrida, the sisters are over the moon that their father is returning to their community, 30 years since he first stumbled across it.

Part 2. Kikka (meaning mother)

The sisters’ mother Helen becomes very ill and is admitted to intensive care in Darwin. It’s a stressful time for the sisters and when their mother finally returns fighting fit the relief is palpable. With Helen at the helm, audiences see the beautiful coastal waters of Maningrida, the ancient waterways that the family are trusted to protect.

Part 3. Marnandjubba (meaning Stingray)

Alice graduates as a Teacher with flying colours. In Sydney, Alice gives a beautifully heartfelt and succinct interview about her culture, family and dreaming. Having refused Alice’s offer to meet in Maningrida, Alice and other Traditional Owners travel to Sydney to try to talk face-to-face with the company that wants to explore for oil and gas in their community. This is an explosive moment and a big turning point for the series. Alice is interviewed on ABC Radio National.

(Source: ACF website)