𝙍𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙨:

CARGO (2017)

“The future is fragile. The end is near.”

Genre

Post-Apocalyptic · Drama · Thriller · Zombie

 Directed by

Ben Howling & Yolanda Ramke
(A Netflix Original Film)

 Runtime

1h 45min

Story Overview

Set in the haunting wilderness of a post-apocalyptic Australia, Cargo tells the emotional and gripping story of Andy, a desperate father trying to save his infant daughter Rosie after a deadly viral outbreak has ravaged the country—turning humans into mindless, violent infected.

After his wife is bitten, Andy is also infected—leaving him only 48 hours before he turns. With time running out and hope fading, Andy embarks on a harrowing journey across the outback to find someone who can protect his child.

His only chance lies with Thoomi, a young Aboriginal girl who believes the infected can be cured. Together, they form an unlikely bond, navigating dangers both human and monstrous—while confronting themes of survival, sacrifice, and the power of parental love.

 Main Cast

• Martin Freeman as Andy

• Simone Landers as Thoomi

• Susie Porter as Kay (Andy’s wife)

• Anthony Hayes as Vic

• Kris McQuade as Etta

Taglines

“The infected are not the only threat.”
“What will you do with your last days?”
“A father’s love never dies.”

 Key Themes

• Parental sacrifice

• Cultural survival and connection to the land

• Humanity in the face of collapse

• Trust between strangers in a broken world

 Ending (Spoiler-Free)

The film delivers a heartbreaking but hopeful conclusion, reminding viewers that even at the end of the world, acts of love and kindness still carry meaning—and legacy.