A family is forced off their farm due to drought, and move to Sydney.

Amy Terelinck
as Matilda Bell

Geoff Morrell
as Ben Bell

Susan Lyons
as Ellen Bell

John Hargreaves
as Clive Ryan

Geraldine James
as Anne O'Dwyer

Steven Vidler
as Greg Hay

Bill Young
as Mr. Carmody

Gary Cooper
as Tim Rush

Ray Barrett
as Old Burkey

Harold Hopkins
as John Burke