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On his twelfth birthday, Robert's world is shattered. After witnessing his parents' volatile marriage and hearing cryptic arguments about political scandals and financial ruin, Robert joins his father and younger sister, Suzie, for a sailing trip in Pittwater. What begins as a peaceful escape from his mother's coldness turns into a nightmare when a sudden explosion destroys their yacht. Robert is left adrift in the water, finding only a charred stuffed toy as he calls out for a family that may be lost forever. Wayne Brewster, a wealthy man living in seclusion after a political scandal, prepares to host Prime Minister Howard Johnson at his luxurious villa. Seeking insurance against being made a scapegoat again, Wayne secretly bugs his own study with hidden cameras and microphones. During their meeting, Johnson proposes that Wayne run for governor to help push through controversial legislation involving Chinese investment, super-casinos, and the denationalization of parklands. Wayne agrees to the plan, realizing that his secret recordings will provide the perfect leverage to ensure his own financial gain and protection in this high-stakes political game.