Runt (2024)

[bunniefuu]

Thanks, Sylvia.

Good luck with the casserole.

Family!

Hello!

Hi, Mabel.

Oi!

You bloody mutt!

That little runt's

nicked me snaggers!

I know that dog.

He's been in me bins!

You're mine!

Gonna get ya!

Come back!

Morning, ladies!

- Dawn.

- Kay.

I'll get you!

Busy day!

Yes.

Come here, mutt!

Agh! Come here!

Gotcha!

Runt!

Hello.

Don't you have anyone

to look after you?

You look hungry.

You should come back tomorrow.

Look. I have something for you.

Eat up. It's all for you.

You like that, don't you?

Hm.

Do you want to

come home with me?

Shearer!

Vapour rises

way up into the sky,

then it collects

and condenses into clouds,

and when it gets too heavy,

it falls back down as rain.

Not in Upson Downs it doesn't.

It hasn't rained in 375 days.

My mum reckons if the drought

goes on any longer,

we might have to sell our farm.

It's awful.

I'm only allowed

to wash my hair once a month!

What do you mean

you 'wash your hair'?

Annie Shearer?

Annie Shearer?

Hey...!

Annie! Annie!

Again? This is the third time

this month!

It's an emergency.

Can't be helped!

It's you who can't be helped,

Bryan Shearer.

You've been disrupting

my classroom

since you were in short pants.

Sorry, Mrs Formsby.

I have to go fix something.

It's alright, sweetheart.

I'll see you Monday.

Buckle up.

Sorry I had to

pull you out early again.

It's fine. We were

learning about storms.

Oh, yeah?

We could use a few of those.

You know, your Grandpa Wally,

he was studying them

at one point.

Had some wacky, woolly

scheme he cooked up

about trying to make

his own rain clouds.

Really?

Yeah, I could never

make sense of it.

He had a lot of wild ideas,

as you know.

Righto. Let's get

the star of the show!

Come on, Runt. In ya get.

It's always worth a shot.

That dog's not gonna listen

to you, Bryan, ya peanut!

Go get Annie!

I'm here, Grandma Dolly!

Oh, so you are!

They haven't gotten out again,

have they?

Yeah, 'fraid so.

Come on, you two.

Quick, outta sight!

Quick.

Come on, Runt.

Unbelievable.

Quick. Let's get to Earl's.

Earl!

So, so sorry.

Oh, you didn't have to get

all dressed up for me, mate.

Mr Shearer,

your sheep have again

committed criminal trespass.

You have precisely ten minutes

to herd them off my property,

or they will be seized

under provision

of the Ovine Charter.

Oh, the Ovine Charter.

Absolutely, mate.

Um... let's go inside and

have a chat about it, shall we?

You presume to invite yourself

into my house?

You Shearers are incorrigible!

I don't really know what

that means, but thank you.

Look, here's the issue--

It's just that Runt won't move

if someone other than me

is here, Mr Robert-Barren!

He won't run

if you're watching.

He really won't listen

to anyone but Annie.

Believe me, mate,

I've... I've tried everything.

Ready?

Come on, Runt!

Hup, hup! Get 'em, go!

Weave, weave, weave, weave!

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

Get up, Runt!

Get 'em up, Runt!

Hold up!

Good job, Runt!

Just under a minute to spare.

They are quite the team.

Mr Shearer.

The next time your sheep

enter my property,

I will be issuing

a writ of ownership.

Not that I particularly

desire them.

Your father would be ashamed

of their condition.

Still, it seems the whole town

is in a decline these days.

Oh, that's right, Earl.

Some of us are in decline.

It might have something to do

with the fact that you

stole our water.

Stolen?

What's on my property

is mine to keep.

A man has a right

to put a dam on his own land.

I have always acted in

strict accordance with the law.

And what happens downstream

is not my concern.

You are welcome to bring action

should you consider otherwise.

Ah.

As you know,

my father tried that for years,

but you delayed and adjourned

and used every dirty trick you

could till we ran out of money.

Mr Shearer,

if your financial position

is dire...

...I am willing

to make a very fair offer

on your little property.

G'day, viewers!

It's Mental Max here

from 'To The Max',

bringing you

another awesome stunt

from Upson Downs, Down Under.

Today I'm taking it up

a few notches.

This one's called

'Rings Of Fire'.

I'm gonna light up the tyres

of my bike,

fang it up that ramp there,

do a wicked flip over the fence

and stick the landing.

Got my 25th subscriber

during the week,

so, pretty happy with that.

Remember to chuck us a like

and a comment.

Let's get on with it!

Max!

- Max!

- It's okay, Mum, I'm fine!

- Put it out!

- Whoa!

- Put it out!

- Oh!

Max, put it out! Come here!

Max!

My pants are on fire! Oh! Argh!

Are they my sunglasses?

Who wants

some Humble Pie?

It's canned asparagus,

kidney beans,

Brussels sprouts

and chicken surprise.

- I got it all on special.

- Smells delicious.

Really good.

What do you think, Annie?

Tastes a bit...

awful.

Oh. That's okay, sweetheart.

Just have as much as you can.

Mmm!

It's probably gonna mean

my most viral video ever.

Got my 25th subscriber

during the week,

so, pretty happy with that.

Remember to chuck us

a like and a comment.

Even if we tighten

our belts another notch,

I just don't know how

we're gonna make it

through another summer.

The overdraft

on the overdraft is killin' us.

I know you don't want to,

but I think if Robert-Barren

is offering a good price...

- No.

- ...we could...

No.

It would break Dolly's heart.

All the work Wally's put

into this place, I...

...I can't have it come

to nothin'.

You know,

Earl's got a map up there,

of all the farms

he's bought up.

He's starving us out

and buying us up cheap.

It's like he's...

collecting us.

One by one.

We just need some rain.

Come on.

Come on, Runt.

Oh. That's a bit snazzy.

It is now

day 378 without a drop of rain

for the town of Upson Downs,

with the weather bureau

predicting

another year of no rain.

Heavens above, Annie!

Nearly soiled meself.

What are you doin'

lurking about?

I wanted to see

what you do in there.

Ah.

Well, can't imagine why.

It's just a mysterious building

that I spend hours inside.

Can I ask you something?

Okay.

What's an overdraft?

That is nothing

you need to worry about.

Okay? Now, come on inside.

Your mum's making pies

for the Woolarama Show.

Between you and me, she needs

as much help she can get.

Because they taste so bad?

Well... yeah.

But I wouldn't have the heart

to tell her that.

But isn't that a lie?

Sort of.

It's more of a... a kind lie.

You know, sometimes it's okay

to tell a lie...

...if you have good intentions.

Like how Grandma Dolly says you

have a beautiful singing voice?

Well, no, 'cause I-I do have

a beautiful... singing...

Come on, detective.

We've got a big day tomorrow.

Let's go.

Grandpa Wally! That's it!

Come on, Runt!

Rainmaker...

Let's put this thing together.

It's called what?

A brain breaker?

It's a Rainmaker.

Grandpa Wally invented it.

You know he was

a complete fruitloop, right?

He wasn't crazy. He was just

trying to fix things.

So,

you want me to climb all the

way to the top and attach it?

- And that'll make it rain.

- I think so.

I mean,

it is pretty high.

I suppose I could fall and die.

I'll do it!

But you have to film me.

It's going in my training

montage for my next stunt.

I've got something massive

planned

for the Woolarama Show

tomorrow.

Max!

Quickly, go.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Max!

Max! Max!

Oh!

Annie, have you seen

your brother?

Ugh! I'm going to throttle him!

Do you know what this is?

This...

This is a homemade parachute.

Yeah, he's cut up

my favourite tablecloth.

I tell ya, that boy,

he'll be the death of me.

Max!

Whew.

Thanks. I owe you one.

You think it'll work?

It has to.

Yee-ha!

Try your luck! Roll up!

Shearer's pies!

Shearer's pies!

Shearer's pies!

Ughh...

What's in this?

Canned mackerel, parsnip,

cabbage and prune.

Tastes like sh--

Shearer's Pies!

Get them while you can!

Rave reviews!

Where's your father?

I do. I really do.

Oh, it's just--

I mean, it's the standout.

It's the absolute standout.

Alright, you two. We're not

exactly run off our feet.

Why don't you take a break

and I'll hold down the fort?

Ooh!

Are you sure?

Yeah. Go and enjoy the show.

Come on down, Runt.

Folks,

that was Pippa Kay and Squirt

with a very respectable time

of 45.77 seconds.

Put your hands together!

Well done, you two.

Now, let's give a warm

Woolarama welcome

to Angela Dunn and Ziggy!

Ooh!

Alright, folks, that was

Angela Dunn and Ziggy,

running a time of 46.27.

Give them a hand!

I am through

with hanging round...

I think that's quite

enough of that!

Alright, folks!

Our next contender

is no stranger

to the Canine Agility Course

circuit.

He's a 15-time national

runner-up.

- That's right!

- Please welcome Fergus Fink

and his Papillon, Chariot!

Thank you!

Thank you!

Go!

I must have been desperate

I must have been pretty low

I must have been desperate

Get me out of here

- Get me out of here!

- Waahhh!

And that run

takes the lead

at a very impressive

41.28 seconds!

That'll be hard to beat.

But, remember,

this is an open competition.

Walk-ups are welcome.

But be quick,

there's just 30 minutes left.

41.28?

Outrageous!

I'm not taking this horrendous

form into the National Titles.

Simpkins, you're not training

this creature hard enough.

Ah, Viv.

I'm off to my trailer for

a massage and a fizzy water.

I'll return later to collect

the trophy and prize money.

Heel, Simpkins.

Excuse me,

we'd like to enter, please.

Sure. Competition fee

is twenty dollars.

Twenty dollars?

That's right.

First prize is five hundred.

And the top three qualify

for the National Titles.

Um... would it be okay

if you asked everyone

to leave before our go?

What do you mean?

Just so that nobody

can watch us.

Well, it's... it's a popular

event, I'm afraid.

Come on, Runt.

Ooh! Hmph.

There's no need to come back.

No one likes my pies.

Even had some returns.

Hey...

go and have fun.

Come on, Runt.

If we lose,

I promise I'll pay it back.

Max! Max!

Do you think you can

create a diversion?

What does that mean?

Do you think you can draw

everyone's attention

to one place?

Why do you think I got this?

Excuse me!

There's a boy

climbing that pole!

Don't worry!

- I've got my own parachute!

- What's that kid doing?

Ooh.

Alright, spread it out.

Oh, go left!

Oh, my God!

Oh! Hello.

I'm Annie Shearer

and this is Runt.

And we'd like to enter, please.

Made it in the nick of time.

You're the last run of the day.

Everyone seems to have run off.

Oh no.

I forgot to set my camera up.

Can somebody film me, please?!

You two competed before?

No. Never.

No heats. No finals.

No second chances.

It's once around the course,

best time wins. You got it?

Is it okay

if you don't watch us?

I'm afraid I have to, Annie.

I have to adjudicate

and time your run.

Why?

It's just that Runt freezes

if anyone else is watching.

Ooh, stage fright, eh?

I guess.

Maybe you could hide

behind that?

I...

Okay.

I'll do a countdown.

Whoa. Better get a wriggle on.

One...

Two...

Three...

Go!

Up! Up! Up! Up!

Runt, come on!

Weave, weave, weave, weave!

Weave, weave, weave,

weave, weave!

Please tell me someone

filmed that!

Oh. That's not good, is it?

Over!

How did we do?

First prize...

Isn't it exquisite?

I have been waiting

all afternoon

to meet the magician

who created this masterpiece.

I would pay top dollar for it.

But, sadly, look...

It seems we have a mysterious

genius in our midst.

Wouldn't go that far.

Why do you suppose they are so

secretive about their identity?

Maybe he's shy.

Or maybe he has, er... a lot of

other responsibilities,

and-and...

he feels a bit guilty.

Or she, you know.

Or whoever it is.

I didn't realise you had

such a keen interest

in the botanical arts,

Mr Shearer.

Me? No.

Nah.

No!

No, no, I just, uh...

I just rocked up here to see

if I could get some, um...

get some cheap vegies.

Where is everybody?

And I'm delighted

to announce

that our Woolarama District

Champion this year

is a local girl

from Upson Downs.

It's Annie Shearer and Runt,

with their run

of 40.43 seconds!

That's a new course record!

Congratulations.

Here's your $500 cash prize.

That little dog?

This little girl?

I demand a rerun!

The Association

will be hearing about this.

Simpkins! Begin drafting

a formal complaint!

Back off!

Ha!

All three have qualified

for the National Titles.

And remember,

the top two dogs in Australia

earn an invitation to compete

at the prestigious

Krumpets Dog Show in London,

which boasts a grand prize of

a quarter of a million dollars!

Did I tell you, Doll?

There I was,

about to give it up,

and then Annie returns

right as I was called over

to the first-aid tent.

And while I was gone--

Annie sold all the pies!

Yes, you did tell us.

A few times.

They really liked my pies!

It is hard to believe.

I don't know why

it's not working.

I followed every instruction.

But I have another way

to fix things, Grandpa Wally.

Me and Runt are going to make

it to the Krumpets Dog Show.

Come with me.

Are you sure?

Yeah. Go on.

Wow.

These are beautiful.

I think this is yours.

I told some Kind Lies today.

That's okay, mate.

Viv told me all about

your big win

when she dropped off the trophy

that you left behind.

Then I saw all the money

in the tin

and I put the pieces together.

The only thing

I can't figure out

is what you did

with all the pies.

Do you really want to know?

Nah, I know why you did it.

And I won't tell your mum.

Guess we all have

our little secrets.

What are all these plants?

Experimental propagation.

I graft different plants

together

to create something new.

Like this rose.

It's a bit like Runt, eh?

There's no telling

what breeds he might be,

but we know he's unique

and special.

That's true.

It's very pretty.

You really made up

all these plants?

Yeah.

You know, your Grandpa Wally

was so clever and inventive.

I think it makes me feel

closer to him.

Anyway, Viv said you two

could win a National Title.

I don't think we can.

Why?

Runt won't move with all

those people watching.

Mmm, yeah.

That is a sticky wicket.

But you know what?

You're clever

and inventive too.

You'll come up

with somethin'.

Come on, Runt! Ready?

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

Hup, hup, hup!

Weave, weave, weave,

weave, weave, weave!

Go tunnel!

Hup, hup, hup!

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

40.13 seconds. Pretty good.

Go, go, go,

go, go, go, go!

Hup, hup! Weave, weave, weave,

weave, weave, weave!

Go tunnel!

Hup, hup!

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

39. 52.

Best yet!

Ready?

Go, go, go, go, go, go, go!

Hup! Weave, weave, weave!

Go, go, go!

39.36!

That's pretty fast.

Time to try the real thing.

Come here often?

Quick, here she comes!

Okay, Runt...

let's go, go, go, go!

Come on, Runt. Hup, hup.

Come on, Runt. Hup.

I'm really sorry, love.

I don't know

what to do.

The National Titles

are in two days.

Meredith Croydon!

She's got that spitz

called Fritz!

It was a glutton

for dirty socks.

She took the dog

to this hypnotist

down Parchment Creek.

It worked like a charm!

Sounds a bit stupid.

I do not think

you're in any position

to be making judgement

on what is stupid, do you?

Well, I've been doing

some reading.

- Really?

- What? Really?

Really.

Bernadette Box. Heard of her?

Well, she won five consecutive

National Agility Competitions

back in the day.

Hasn't raced since, but...

she only lives an hour away

in the blufflands.

Maybe she knows

a thing or two.

Can we go there tomorrow?

Sure this is it?

I think so.

You must be Annie Shearer?

- Yes.

- That must be Runt?

Yes.

That's where Moxie

used to curl up.

My dad told me

you were champions.

A long time ago.

But that's all behind me now.

How come?

Oh, well...

When I lost Moxie,

I couldn't bear the thought

of training another dog.

It just...

it just made me miss my friend.

But I'm still connected

to the sport, in my own way.

That's how I knew

about you two.

So...

...tell me more about Runt.

Runt's my best friend.

When he was a stray dog,

people used to chase him.

Now he's scared of everyone

except me.

That's why I need your help

to fix him.

My help?

You don't need my help.

There's one secret to being

an Agility Course champion.

No amount of training

can manufacture it.

And in the end, it matters more

than any trophy.

And you two,

you already got it.

What is it?

The bond.

The love and respect

you have for each other.

Cherish it, Annie.

It's precious.

Hello! Annie?

Ah.

Sorry, love.

Just, uh, checking you weren't

boiled in a cauldron somewhere.

No offence.

Yeah...

I'll be outside.

I was really worried

you were going to be mean,

but you're very nice.

Annie. Wait!

Did I forget something?

I don't think Runt

is scared of other people.

See, for a long time,

he didn't have anyone.

And you found each other,

and you became

his whole world.

He runs and plays and leaps

because he's happy.

It's something

just the two of you share.

You see, Annie,

the problem isn't that

other people see him,

it's that he sees other people,

when all he wants to see...

is you.

I'm sorry, love.

Hey, we'll think of something.

Yeah?

Why can I never find

my sunglasses?

Stop!

Oh, how did you go?

Do you think you can make this

with your sewing machine?

Wha--!

Dolly, get me a horse bridle

from the old stable.

Max, I need...

I need scissors and glue.

Annie, you keep

that tool belt handy.

Bryan, I need your

old leather jacket.

But it's a classic!

Move, Dad!

Thanks.

Here ya. This.

Finished!

That might actually work.

Hold still, Runt.

They're brilliant!

Thanks.

You're amazing with

that sewing machine.

Blinders!

Annie, that fixes everything!

Come on, we'll be late!

Coming!

- Get in, son!

- In you go, Max.

In you get. Oops.

You sure you can't come?

I'm sorry, love.

I've got to get the fenceline

fixed before old Earl

blows his wig again.

You knock 'em dead, you two, alright?

Come on, Runt!

Everyone in?

Okay.

Stop it!

Good to see you!

Oh, hello, darl.

You're looking great.

And welcome

to the 89th Annual Australian

National Canine

Agility Course Titles.

Oh no!

I hope they haven't started!

Oh, my Godfather!

Quickly! Quickly!

Are you Annie Shearer?

- Yes.

- You're very late.

Quick, follow me,

the event's about to start.

Yes, quick!

Uh, you lot,

find your seat in the stands.

- Competitors only.

- Good luck, Annie.

- Thanks.

- Annie, wait, wait! Annie!

We're gonna be

cheering for both of you

in the stands, okay, but

hopefully Runt doesn't see us.

Okay?

- Okay. Bye.

- Quick, quick, quick, quick.

Oh!

Runt doesn't have a specified

breed. Uh, what is he?

He's just Runt.

Uh, yes, I have his name.

I need his breed.

I don't know.

He was a stray.

He's a stray?

No. He was a stray.

But now he lives with us.

But where he comes from

doesn't matter.

Okay, great! Let's go.

I'm your host, Doreen Gout.

Now, let's get

this show on the road.

I would like to invite

our first team to the floor,

from Werribee, Victoria,

it's Sharon Sprout

and her German Spitz, Poprock.

Give them a hand!

Off Poprock goes!

Now, Poprock is not a natural

blonde, gets dyed once a week.

Poor Bub has

serious back problems.

Eight screws in her back

'cause she's abnormally tall...

...but she pushes through.

To a score of 41.39!

Ha! We'll beat that, easy.

And next up,

welcome Barb Frapple

and her border collie, Nipper.

What a champion!

An amazing run!

Wow, that's fast!

39.63 seconds!

And next to the floor

it's Ricky Schmick

and her working c*ck...

I'm so sorry!

...Peanut.

And they're away!

Ricky and Peanut real

favourites of this competition.

They're a wonderful union.

And over the final

into her arms.

You'll be okay, Runt.

Look, see?

There's nobody else but me.

There's nobody else but us.

Simpkins, fetch me a copy

of the Canine Code.

Next to the floor,

from Upson Downs,

we have Annie Shearer

and her...

...dog, Runt!

Sit down.

Ohh!

Halt!

Stop the competition!

This girl and her dog

are cheating!

Who's this

big glittering sh--?!

It's all here

in the Canine Code.

Clause six, subsection two.

"No leashes or material A*DS

"shall be employed between

owner and canine."

This dog is employing

an outlawed utility!

I move for an immediate

disqualification!

What the bloody hell's

he on about?!

As you can see,

it's perfectly clear.

I'm sorry, Annie, but you're

going to have to come with me.

- But it's our turn!

- Quickly.

Quickly. Okay.

I'm so sorry,

ladies and gentlemen.

There seems to have been

a bit of a kerfuffle.

Annie Shearer and Runt

have been sent to

- an emergency board review.

- What?

- You're jokin'.

- Oh, the drama!

You hearin' that?!

And here's Chinh Wang

and Bao, the Brussels Griffon.

Show them some love.

And off they go!

Can you explain the contraption

that is fitted to your dog?

Uh... they're blinders.

So he can't see anyone but me.

It doesn't make him

go faster or anything.

I don't even know

if it works yet.

And here comes

the devoted Simpkins,

the caretaker of Chariot.

Oh, and Fergus Fink's

ready to go.

It's a religious experience

for this man.

And he is away!

Ha, hoo, oh!

Take a long line

Take a long line

Whoa.

That's some dog.

Take a long line

Reel him in.

Yeah!

38.86 seconds!

They are now top of the table.

Chariot's gonna be

the one to beat!

We appear to be at an impasse.

There are two votes

to disqualify,

and two votes

permitting you to compete.

Unfortunately there can be

no deciding vote,

as our colleague

is in absentia.

Where's that?

Not here.

Which means you are

neither denied nor allowed,

so, unfortunately...

Get your hands

off your gavel, Ron!

Permission granted.

Go get 'em, Annie.

What a ripper!

Terrific run,

Fergus and Chariot.

Folks, that was our last

scheduled competitor.

Which means the winner

for the 89th Annual Australian

National Canine

Agility Course Titles,

proudly supported by

Smush - It's Pure Meat, is...

Wait!

There's been a development.

Annie Shearer and her dog Runt

have been cleared to run!

Oh, thank goodness!

Quieten down!

Folks!

Quieten down, please.

We have Fergus Fink

currently in the lead

on 38.86 seconds.

A quick reminder

that our top two finishers

will earn

an invitation to compete

at the Krumpets Dog Show

in London,

where they'll vie

for a grand prize

of a quarter of a million

dollars!

Hooley-dooley!

A quarter of a million

smackeroos?

It's Runt!

Oh, Annie.

Sit.

We can beat that time.

It's just like at home.

Just follow me

and do your best.

Oh, I hope those blinders work!

Wait.

Go, go, go! Up!

Go!

Go Runt!

...out in the paddock

with some sheep...

38.78 seconds!

Yes!

- Ooh-lah-lah!

- Yes!

Annie Shearer and Runt,

our new National Champions!

- You beauty!

- Well done!

What a fantastic

and exciting day

we've had here--

No, no, no, no, no!

I'm the winner!

Not her, me!

I won!

Stop it!

- How dare you!

- I'm the winner!

Fergus Fink is the winner!

Not her!

- I'm the winner! Me!

- Would you cut that--!

- I'm the winner! It's Fergus!

- Don't you behave that way

- on my course!

- Fergus Fink is the winner!

- You calm down!

- You will regret this!

That is a red paddle! Ref!

- You'll regret this!

- Get him off my course.

- Get off right now!

- You'll pay for--!

Take your hands off me!

What is this?!

Release me! I'm the winner!

Good job, Runt.

We're all

so proud of you, Annie!

When do we all

go to London?

I don't know

that we are.

What do you mean?

They said she won an invitation

to the Krumpets Dog Show.

"Please be advised that all

flights and travel expenses,

"entrance fees, insurance,

ancillary costs

"and potential

fiscal liabilities

"not herein described

"are at the sole discretion

of the competitor."

What does that mean?

It means we can't afford to go.

Even with all this money?

I'm so sorry, Annie.

But we can win.

Sorry, everyone.

Forget it.

We can't make it work.

Look, if we stick to

the cheapest flights

and accommodation,

there is a chance.

How are we gonna

raise the money?

We'll do whatever

we need to do.

What? Mum, no.

No, you can't.

They're no use to me anymore.

And it's what Wally would want.

Those two rings

are about family.

And love. And sacrifice.

That's how I know

it's the right thing to do.

Won't get you all the way

there, but it's a start.

And I can always

make some more pies!

- No!

- Oh!

- No need to do that!

- You really don't have to!

- Good luck, Suse.

- Hello. Thanks.

- Ah, do you want a carrot pie?

- No.

- Thanks, Merv.

- There you go.

Vegetarian's lovely.

Ugh.

That dog is not a true athlete.

Good luck, Mrs Shearer.

Oh, thank you, Ms Formsby.

Oh, my!

- Good luck, Mrs Shearer.

- Thank you, Ken.

Please, help yourself to pies.

It's still not enough.

What--?

Where did you get all that?

- Robbed a bank.

- Really?

No, ya wood-duck!

You might even have enough now

to eat while you're over there.

- Should we tell Annie?

- Tell me what?

You're going to London!

But... but how?

- We all chipped in!

- Everyone did. The whole town.

Is it true?

It's not a Kind Lie?

We can really go?

We're really going!

It's the truth, love!

Alright, okay,

so we need to organise visas

and accommodation.

- And passports as well.

- Passports?

There's so much to do!

Look at this!

Who could that be?

Mr Shearer,

after several attempts

to contact you today,

I am here to inform you

that your sheep

have again committed

criminal trespass.

Earl, I'm sor--

I have estimated

the cost of damages

to be twelve thousand dollars.

Twelve thousand dollars?

What the f--?!

Furthermore...

...under clause eight

of the Ovine Charter,

I am entitled to take

possession of your herd

until such time as you

have paid the fee in full.

I am here

to serve you Legal Notice.

You have thirty days to pay.

Earl, this is entirely

unnecessary.

Look, me and Annie and Runt

will be there

first thing in the morning.

Alright? The fenceline's

nearly finished.

I promise you,

this is the last time.

Proposal denied.

I withdraw all permission

for you to enter my property,

and be advised that

should you do so in future

it will constitute

a criminal act.

Oh, a criminal act, eh?

There's only one criminal

in Upson Downs, mate,

and it's you.

You can stuff your ransom

up your jaxie!

Get off my property!

You're not paying

that man another cent.

He ruined your father.

I won't have him ruin you too.

We'll lose everything, Mum.

Will we?

Doesn't say anything here

about losing me.

Or Susie. Or the kids.

Or losing any of the memories

we've made here.

Doesn't say anything

about that.

The love we have

for each other.

Uh, yeah, it's...

So we won't lose everything,

will we?

No.

Listen,

you've worked bloody hard.

Your dad would be

so proud of you.

But I know

your heart's not in it.

I know Wally

wanted you to take over,

but above all else

he wanted you to be happy.

The most valuable things

we have are under this roof.

That's worth more than money

or land.

And that's what that b*stard

over the hill will never have.

He can't buy it,

he can't seize it,

and he can't collect it.

Go and have an adventure

with your daughter.

That's the stuff that matters.

And who knows?

We might just win.

Quick! You'll miss your flight!

Okay, have you got your

passports and tickets?

Yes. And yes.

It's going to be

really cold over there,

so I thought

I would knit you guys

some Team Shearer uniforms.

Aw...

And I used our wool,

so you'll always have

a little bit of home with you.

And I, um...

I made that for Runt.

You're so clever.

Team Shearer. I really like it.

Go get 'em, Annie!

I'll look after it

while you're gone.

Hey, you look after

our little girl, yeah?

I will.

- I love you.

- I love you.

I haven't felt that

in a long time.

We just stepped in.

Oh, wow.

Wow, the room's stunning.

Ah, very spacious.

It's got, um...

plenty of character.

The view?

Well, let me have a look, eh?

Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Wowie!

Yeah, it's brilliant!

Ah, it goes for miles.

What's that? The... I think

I can see the London Bridge.

Yeah.

Alright, love, I will.

Your mother says she loves you

and do not forget to

brush your hair before bed.

We should get there

early tomorrow.

The qualifying heats

are in the morning,

and then the final

is in the afternoon.

If we even make it that far.

Of course

you'll make the final.

Is that another one

of your Kind Lies?

No. It's because

I believe in you.

I suppose we'd better

get some kip, eh?

Comfortable.

"Dear Bernadette,

"we made it to

the Krumpets Dog Show.

"I hope we can

make it to the final.

"I didn't get a chance

to thank you for helping us.

"You should meet

my Grandma Dolly.

"I think you would

really like her.

"Maybe one day you can

visit us in Upson Downs,

"if we still have our farm.

"Your friend, Annie Shearer."

Welcome to Krumpets Dog Show.

Where we are in

the qualifying heats

for the Agility Course

Grand Championship.

Now, currently in the lead

we have Hansel,

a German Pointer from Salzburg.

Following close behind is Moki,

a Border Collie from Osaka.

And in third place we have

Moose, a Siberian husky.

And fourth

in the current standings

is a veteran competitor

from Australia,

with his Papillon, Chariot,

Fergus Fink.

You know, speaking of

the Land Down Under, Camila,

we have a vibrant

new challenger

hailing from Upson Downs.

We do indeed, Basil.

Annie Shearer

is the youngest competitor

in the history

of this competition.

Okay, Annie.

They're ready for you.

Come on, Runt.

And here they are now.

Annie Shearer all the way

from Australia

with her mixed breed dog, Runt.

Now, a position

of fifth or higher

will guarantee

a place in the final.

Come on.

Runt, sit.

Good job.

I'm right here, Runt.

Same as always.

Just keep your eyes on me

and do your best.

Look - a little

shake of the paw.

And...

Go, go, go!

Up! Go tunnel!

Go Runt!

Up!

Up!

It's a qualifying time!

Yes!

[Basil Annie Shearer and Runt

are through to the final!

Time for Plan B.

What's... what's Plan B?

More fun than Plan A.

Scrounged up enough coins

to make the trip, did you?

I made a formal complaint

about your cheating,

however it appears that

Krumpets are willing

to compromise

the integrity of this event

by allowing you to compete.

Integrity is important,

isn't it?

Without it, we have nothing.

Seems the integrity

of your trousers

has been

a bit compromised, mate.

Simpkins, pass me that towel.

I've been defiled.

Enjoy your morning.

I'm sure

I'll bump into you later.

Good luck, Annie!

It is the moment

we've been waiting for,

the final of the Agility Course

Grand Championship.

Ten marvellous dogs

and their dedicated handlers,

from all parts of the world,

will be on display.

Including the talk

of the tournament,

ten-year-old Annie Shearer,

from Upson Downs.

- There she is!

- Oh!

There's Annie!

Max, put that thing down!

You've been pecking

at that keyboard

like an old hen for days.

Done!

The chocolate

c*ck Spaniel

with a fantastic run here.

Good job.

In all my years,

I don't think I've ever

witnessed competition

this stiff.

- Yes.

- Quite right.

Quite right indeed.

Look at it go!

It's like lightning!

Oh, piffle!

I could outrun that dog.

Oh, I can't watch.

An impeccable display

from our finalists, Camila.

It's a close one indeed.

Just two competitors remain,

both from Australia.

Next to the floor

is Fergus Fink.

Look at this big

sparkling toad!

Happiness is

a Kong Foo Sing

With good fortune

that it bring

Ah, the Kong Foo Sing

- Yeah, the Kong Foo Sing

- He's fast!

Ah, the Kong Foo Sing

Yeah, it's the king

And, Basil,

it is a time of 37.52.

That puts Fink

in first position.

Miss Shearer and Runt,

make your way through, please.

Okay.

You just go out there

and you be yourselves. Yeah?

You do your best

and you enjoy it.

Good luck.

We don't need luck.

Come on, Runt.

My daughter.

Oh! I'm so sorry.

Are you hurt?

I'm alright.

Thank goodness for that.

I wish you both

the best of luck out there.

May the best dog win.

Ladies and gentlemen,

this is our last competitor

of the day,

Annie Shearer and Runt.

There's our Annie!

Come on, Annie!

Come on, Runt! Let's go!

...the toughness

of the competition...

Come on, Runt!

Whoo!

Oh no.

He's not wearing his blinders.

They must have fallen off.

Can I go back and get them, please?

Leaving the course boundary

is automatic disqualification,

I'm afraid.

Take your position, please.

But he needs them.

Take your position, please.

You can do this, Runt.

You just... have to.

It's for our home.

And it's for all those people

who gave us a little bit

of what they had

so that we could be here.

It's only a few seconds

right now,

but it will mean everything

for every minute

and every hour and every day

that comes after.

Final warning!

Come on, Runt.

You can do this, Runt.

You've got this, Runt.

You've got this.

Runt, you've got this.

And go, go, go, go, go!

Come on, Runt. Hup, hup!

Please, Runt! Please!

Come on through.

Oh no, Annie!

Oh, for goodness sake, Bryan,

you melon of a man!

Get out there and help her!

Out of the way! Hey!

That's my daughter!

Hey.

I couldn't do it.

We didn't win.

Oh, it's okay, love.

It's okay.

I just wanted to...

- to fix everything.

- Hey, come here.

You hear that?

They're cheering for you.

Yeah?

'Cause you're so bloody brave.

You're so brave.

You should be

proud of yourself.

A fairytale

victory for Fergus Fink.

Although our hearts

have been stolen

by another team from Australia.

Thank you. Thank you.

Yes.

I am the winner.

You're kidding!

Ha-ha, yes, I am!

I'll be stuffed! It works!

It's raining! It's raining!

Yeah!

My water. My water!

Oh-h*...!

Argh! My water...!

What are you doing?

What are you doing?

Stop it.

Stop it at once!

You shouldn't be

clapping for her!

I won!

You should be clapping for me!

I finally did it.

I am the best in the world!

Mr Fink!

Chariot...

is the best in the world.

She won. Not you.

Because she is brilliant.

You... are a despicable,

horrible cheat.

I quit.

You'll be back!

You both will!

You're nothing without me!

Simpkins! Simpkins!

Can we go?

Oh, it's a miracle!

- Whoa!

- What have you done?

Annie!

Roger Bean, Canine Times!

The whole world is reacting

to your remarkable--

Wowie.

What was all that about?

There must be

another exit somewhere.

There's a service entry

through the main hall.

Oh, righto, then.

Hey, you alright?

Come on, let's get back

to the hotel.

There's a place

I want to show you.

And I thought

my greenhouse was big!

This is amazing, Annie.

Extraordinary.

I really thought

we were going to win.

Even without the blinders.

I'm sorry, mate.

Maybe we can try again

next year.

Maybe we can get him a special

coach, maybe that'll fix him.

He doesn't need fixing.

He's not broken.

He's just Runt.

But I've been asking him

to be someone he's not,

and that's not fair for me

to do that.

The worst thing is...

it was all for nothing.

Nothing?

Annie, you two

made it to the final

of the Krumpets Dog Show.

That's not nothing.

That's amazing.

But we didn't win.

And now we can't pay

the overdraft on the overdraft,

and we can't pay

Mr Robert-Barren,

and we'll lose our home.

That's what all this

has been about, huh?

Annie, you are thoughtful

and clever and so kind,

but you don't need to carry

the weight of the world

in your tool belt,

and you don't need

to fix everything.

But fixing things

makes me happy.

I know.

But if you're too busy

trying to find things to fix,

you miss out on all the stuff

that already works.

You know, I think

I've been asking myself

to be someone I'm not

for a long time,

just so I can fix things.

That's a Kind Lie, though.

It is. But it might be time

to let the truth have a run.

Thank you.

No, love. Thank you.

Must be home.

I hope they're not too upset.

- Why are you all drenched?

- It's raining!

- What?

- It worked, Annie!

The Rainmaker worked!

You made a whole storm!

But that's not all!

You've gone viral!

Huh? Is she alright?

Not that kind of viral,

Bryan, ya biscuit!

Computer viral!

I made a video

about you and Runt.

It's had twenty million views!

My notifications

are off the hook!

Wow.

Uh... we... we're gonna

call you back in a minute.

- Righto! Bye!

- Love you!

Well done, Annie!

M-m-mwah!

Wowie.

You better get used to people

lookin' at ya, mate.

What's happening?

Ahh, you'll see.

- Hey, Gretel!

- Mr Shearer!

Got some more plants

from the nursery.

- Thank you.

- How we doing?

- Mum!

- Hey, darling! How exciting!

- Hi.

- Hey, Annie!

I wanted to apologise

for what happened at Krumpets.

The good news is Fergus Fink

was officially disqualified

and stripped of his title.

G'day, viewers,

thanks for tuning in.

Got my eight millionth

subscriber during the week,

so, pretty happy with that.

Rock'n'roll!

- Bernadette!

- Annie!

- Did you get my postcard?

- I did indeed.

And I thought a visit

was overdue.

And to tell you the truth,

I enjoy your company.

I have someone

I want to introduce you to.

This is my new friend.

And I named her Annie.

Oh!

Goodness me.

Hello there.

Come on, Runt, it's time!

Hey, Annie,

there's been a lot of changes

in Upson Downs.

A lot of folks have come back

to their farms,

and we've welcomed

a lot of new faces too.

It's a new day,

and that's why we thought

it's the perfect time

we get a new town mascot.

Someone we all love,

who gave us hope

when we needed it most.

Do you want to do the honours?

Hey, have a look.

We fixed things.

Together.

That's right.

Yeah!

Come here, you!

Come on, Runt!

Family photo!

We've been through

So many ups and downs

The falls and bruises

The leaps and bounds

We've been hemmed in tight

We've been forced out wide

But we've stayed

side by side

Side by side

Side by side

We've been through

The drought

and the flood

We've sucked up the dust

My God

We've struggled in the mud

We've been up against it

In big cities

and small towns

Yes, we've had

our ups and downs

Ups and downs

Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo

They wrote us off

All the ones you knew best

We were underestimated

North and south

and east and west

They smiled

and shook their heads

And said

"Too bad, so long"

"You're dead and gone"

"Dead and gone"

But you had me

and I had you

And all our true believers

Family, friends

And strangers too

Sure, we had our doubts

But just enough of pride

And we stayed side by side

Side by side

Yes, we stayed side by side

Side by side

Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo-doo

When I was hurting

You didn't fuss too much

Your comfort was all grace

The lightest of touch

Now these good blessings

Are raining at our door

Let 'em pour

Hard times

Come no more

Come no more

Hard times

Come no more

Come no more

Hard times...

Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo

Come no more

Hard times...

Doo-doo-doo-doo, doo-doo

Doo-doo-doo

Come no more

One, two, three!

We've been through

The heat and the cold

Some days we've felt so young

Too many days too old

Some days we'd stumble

Some days we'd stride

But we've stayed

side by side

Side by side

Always stayed side by side

Side by side

Side by side.

And go!

Hey?