Two fugitives land in hot water when they take a hostage who poses a threat to their well-being.

Mike loves his fast cars and his hot women. When he fancies the girlfriend of the local street racing king, Fox, he gets way in over his head in racing for his girl, his money and his life. Through racing, sex, nightclubs and small road trips the film depicts what it was like to be a teenager in Australia in the 1980's.

A Sydney teen tries to make it as a rock singer, with help from her odd 14-year-old cousin.