Tomorrow When the War Began

My name is Ellie Linton.

Three weeks ago,

my bestie Corrie and I decided to go camping with our pals.

I loved my life, but I always wanted something more.

Then it happened.

The future.

Sudden.

And fast.

And I knew nothing would ever be the same again.

Because one day, the war began.

- It's celled Hell. - Why's it called Hell?

It's irony, Dad. It's actually really safe.

And beautiful.

Just keep an eye on each other.

Ellie's been there before, Mrs Takkam, heaps of times.

That makes me feel better.

Ah, we'll be back before you know it.

- Hey, what about your concert? - Ahhh...

- Love you. - Love you too, Mum.

Hey. So you don't go hungry.

See ya, Dad.

There goes my street cred.

They're sweet.

- Hey, Robyn. - Hey!

Oh, watch the family jewels.

- Prawn crackers? - Oh, my man!

Attention, all show-jumping competitors.

Registration is now open.

The registration booth is located adjacent to the equestrian arena,

behind the main pavilion.

Thanks, Ell.

Not you, old man. The bull.

- Hi, Mum. - Hi, you lot.

- Hi, Liz. - Fit any more trouble in there, eh?

I would if I could.

- See you in a few days! - Bye, love.

Clutch. Ellie, clutch!

Dad, I know!

They're interesting markings, George.

Yeah. I'm gonna kill that kid of mine.

So we get the new girl and THEN we're out of here?

- And then we're out of here. - Her name's Fiona.

But everyone calls her Fi.

Alright guys, sit tight. Be back in a second.

Stretch my legs. You all... everyone, get out. Don't go anywhere.

..has confirmed Australia's radar defences

were compromised overnight

during multinational war games in the Northern Territory.

In a statement, the department said

an accidental cyber violation

had effectively crashed

the sophisticated Jindalee Over Horizon Radar System.

Australia relies on the Jindalee system

for early warning of military activity or attack.

- Fi! Your friends are here! - Hi.

She won't be long.

They call it an idiot-proof chocolate cake.

Hopefully I'll be less of an idiot tomorrow when I make the real one.

Ready.

Great. Hey, Fi. Let's go.

Oh, Fi, that's your father.

Wait and say goodbye to him?

- Say it for me. - Wanna get out of here?

- Do you need a hand with these? - Bye, Mum.

- This is a lot of bags. - Thanks.

Stay out of my room.

Bite me!

- Have fun! - I will.

Come on, let's get this stuff in the car and let's go!

Dan, Fi's just left.

She didn't want to talk to me, did she?

Her friends were waiting.

I thought you'd be back in time.

I tried to, but I haven't stopped.

When will you be home?

This whole political thing's spooked the client.

Means we've gotta go through the whole deal again tonight.

I have to go.

Rach?

Dad won't be home until tomorrow.

Wow, what a surprise.

Bye, Wirrawee! See ya, Wirrawee.

So I, uh, saw Steve the other night.

You know, the guy you used to be in love with?

Don't go there, Kevin.

Lift.

It's so beautiful.

Why's it called Hell?

The hermit.

Guy goes psycho, kills his family.

Then he went bush, where the camp site is.

- When? - Before we were born.

But they reckon he's still out there.

Shut up.

Really?

Sometimes at night, you can hear him sharpening his axe.

They're messing with you. He's long gone.

Clutch, Ellie, clutch!

- Who is that? - The hermit's stupid brother.

Homer!

G'day, what's up? I'm Homer.

As in Simpson.

Not with these abs!

You been finger-painting again?

Oh, just decorating cows.

I'm not even gonna ask.

This part's called Tailor's Stitch.

Next we've got to get through Satan's Steps,

which is, like, full-on rocks and stuff.

And then we get to Hell.

Which is actually like Heaven.

Oh, Heaven? I might not get in.

Thanks.

- I'll carry it if you want. - I'm fine.

Let's go!

Three o'clock fly boys heading home.

She shot you down.

Yeah, but I live to fly another day.

Five days of goofing off before we have to get serious.

Jobs.

Study.

Grind.

Life.

Travelling.

Who needs Schoolies?

We should mark it with a ritual.

Like a bit of naked dancing in the moonlight.

Oh, Homer, yuck!

Oh, bad suggestion, Kevin.

Told you no-one would go for it.

Is this Hell?

Looks like Miss Invincible has stuffed up.

If you reckon you can do better, lead on.

No, I'm no Boy Scout.

But you've been here before, right?

Ah, not all the way in.

- So no-one's been in. - Nup.

We must have missed the path.

Just give me a minute. It has to be around here.

Where's Lee? Lee!

We have no clue where we are and you've lost someone already.

Classic.

Robyn?

Make that two people lost.

Guys! Down here!

Oh, nice! How'd you get there?

- Here, take my hand. - That's sick!

Ellie Linton, you legend!

Hey, remind me to never call you an ignorant slagheap again.

And remind me to never not invite you to anything again.

- You're dripping. - What?

Arghh!

- Whole bottle! - Yow!

I'll check out the creek!

Let's get comfortable. Who wants to sleep where?

Just anywhere?

There's room near me.

- Is this OK? - Yeah.

What are you listening to?

Um, something I'm messing around with.

I think I hate it, though.

I'm gonna get some firewood.

Do you need any help?

Sure.

Hey! How do you know they're not poisonous?

Yum.

We never go camping.