The shifting perspective of six characters following a complicated chain of events triggered when a child is taken and relationships are thrown into crisis.
Joe Marin discovers his son Sam has been taken from his school grounds but once Sam is recovered in the home of an ex-schoolteacher the mystery only deepens.
Dr Alex Klima risks an unusually close bond with Simon in the need to defend his client and understand why Simon took Sam. He is deeply affected by Simon’s unwavering romanticism, which hits close to home.
Driven by unrequited love for Simon, Angela escalates matters in her attempts to help him. Police threaten to expose her identity, putting both her professional and family life in jeopardy.
Mitch becomes suspicious of Joe's role in events after seeing Joe use the kidnapping to further a business deal. As resentment builds, Mitch sides with Angela in an elaborate attempt to uncover the truth.
Gina comes to realize the importance of a high profile case such as Simon's for her career. However, her relationship with Alex is tested when his over investment in Simon's case threatens the defense of her client.
Feeling the weight of her testimony during Simon's trial Anna wrestles with her conscience over the right course of action. She makes an unexpected decision while on the stand, leaving her marriage in jeopardy.
Alex Dimitriades
Joe Marin
Xavier Samuel
Simon Haywood
Andrea Demetriades
Angela
Leeanna Walsman
Anna Marin
Hugo Weaving
Alex Klima
Anthony Hayes
Mitch
Susie Porter
Gina Serkin
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