In a world on the verge of environmental collapse, a band of misfits battles a cabal of wealthy businessmen who have set their sights on a seemingly worthless piece of land in the Australian outback. C.D.: Ben Elton. De Quincey: John Neville. Rachel: Jacqueline McKenzie. Karen: Fiona Press. Sly: Colin Friels. Based on a novel by Elton.