Plot - A cab driver sets out on a journey across the Australian wilderness to euthanize himself after being told by doctors that he doesn’t have long to live.
Rex, a cab driver from the New South Wales has been diagnosed with an incurable disease and doesn’t have long to live. Determined to end his life on his terms, he sets out on an epic journey across the continent to Darwin, Northern Territory to euthanize himself. On his way, he encounters various experiences and meets people along that way which make him rethink his decision.
| Nominated ADG Award |
Best Direction in a Feature Film Jeremy Sims (director) Last Cab Productions (production company/broadcaster) |
| Nominated AFCA Award |
Best Film |
| Best Director Jeremy Sims |
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| Best Actor Michael Caton |
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| Best Actress Ningali Lawford |
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| Best Actor in a Supporting Role Mark Coles Smith |
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| Best Actress in a Supporting Role Emma Hamilton |
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| Best Screenplay Jeremy Sims Reg Cribb |
| Won AACTA Award |
Best Lead Actor Michael Caton |
| Best Adapted Screenplay Reg Cribb Jeremy Sims |
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| Nominated AACTA Award |
Best Lead Actress Ningali Lawford |
| Best Film Greg Duffy Lisa Duff Jeremy Sims |
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| Best Direction Jeremy Sims |
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| Best Cinematography Steve Arnold |
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| Best Supporting Actress Emma Hamilton |
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| Best Supporting Actor Mark Coles Smith |
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| Nominated AACTA People's Choice Award for Favourite Australian Film |
| Nominated Awgie Award |
Feature Film - Adaptation Reg Cribb Jeremy Sims |
| Won CGA Award |
Best Film Casting Kirsty McGregor McGregor Casting Alison Barrett Casting |
| Won FCCA Award |
Best Actor Michael Caton |
| Best Actor - Supporting Role Mark Coles Smith |
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| Nominated FCCA Award |
Best Actress - Supporting Role Emma Hamilton |
| Best Actress - Supporting Role Ningali Lawford |
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| Best Film Lisa Duff Greg Duffy Jeremy Sims |
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| Best Director Jeremy Sims |
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| Best Cinematography Steve Arnold |
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| Best Script/Screenplay Jeremy Sims Reg Cribb |
| Won Audience Award |
Audience Award Jeremy Sims (director) |
| 2nd place Audience Award |
Best Narrative Feature Jeremy Sims 1st Runner-Up |
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