Barracuda

Ladies and gentlemen, a world record!

Yes!

You broke the world record!

You fuckin' did it! I did it for you.

I'm gonna talk to Ben Whitter about coaching me.

You fuckin' promised me two seconds.

You fuckin' fluked it, mate. You think I fluked the world record?

Back off, psycho! What did you call me?

You're cutting me? The Games are in a month.

Don't take it personally. I made a mistake.

I need you.

I'm the world record holder for the 100m butterfly.

And that means you are world's fastest swimmer.

It's the way it should have been, you and me.

Look, I need you there.

Martin isn't coming.

Come on, push!

And there's the celebration.

Andrew Higgs is the Commonwealth champion.

We look at the scoreboard. Where did the Australians finish?

Danny, Danny...

Come here, shh, shh.

Come on, hey. Hey, hey.

Anything else?

Half a kilo of short cut, 500g of the mild salami

and four of them cabanossi there.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Go Australia!

Aussie, Aussie!

You're so beautiful.

Mm, right on cue.

Hey, son. I booked Mario's for 7:30. Get changed.

I gotta work. It's Friday.

Slow-pot bolognaise night. We're all going.

This week's board.

Darling, you know I don't like taking this.

I'm working. I can pay.

Danny.

Danny, I can cook. I can make pastitsio.

No, no, I'll get takeaway.

I hate Greek school. Yeah, we know.

Mrs Christakos stinks.

She leaned over me to explain the past tense of 'skeftomai'

and I nearly spewed.

I think she's going off.

So I'm getting takeaway. Indian or Thai?

I'm going to Alia's.

Regan. What?

I want to watch the opening ceremony.

God knows everyone else is.

Nobody died, you know.

We should still be allowed to have fun.

Sorry, guys, that was not appropriate.

Danny. Danny!

Hey. What's going on?

That's Danny.

I'm so glad you came. Luke's here too.

Hey. How you been, mate?

What's going on? It's good to see you.

It's good to see you. You remember Leanne.

Danny, this is Katie. Hi.

Hi. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Do you want me to get us some drinks? Take a seat.

My shout, sit down. Usual, yes? Katie?

Just lager, thanks.

- Lager. - I'm good.

I thought you'd be at Taylor's. He's having a party.

Nah, I'm not gonna go, though.

That's alright.

Guys. No worries. Thanks.

How'd you guys meet?

Well, you tell that story.

Drive him home.

I heard the ceremony started with The Man From Snowy River.

- Really? - Akubras and horseshit.

That pretty much says it all.

Yeah, I read they rounded up all the homeless in Sydney

and took them up the mountains, you know,

just to make it all look right.

This country is so immature.

Hey, we can go.

Nah. Nah, it's alright.

I am gonna leave one day.

But I only want to travel in Asia.

Everywhere else is just tourist bullshit.

I want to take Demet to Laos.

Please take me, let me be your kept woman.

My God. Please.

Australia's coming out, come on.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

Oi, oi, oi!

Aussie! Oi!

Aussie! Oi!

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie! Oi, oi, oi!

Fuck it. Let's watch.

Each one carrying the hopes of a nation,

each one looking for the home-ground advantage here in Sydney.

And as you can see, they're in no hurry,

soaking up every cheer as they make their way around.

They look hot. Even I'd do some of those guys.

Oi, I'm right here.

..maybe a little false bravado as well.

They've dreamt of this moment. And there's Cathy Freeman.

Will she go one better this Olympics and take home gold?

Could you imagine to be good enough to be an Olympian

and to be lucky enough to compete at home?

It must be an indescribable feeling.

There's John Wilkinson, making his Olympic debut,

one of the younger athletes, swimming in the 100m freestyle.

A lot of excitement and in with a real, real chance.

I guess that smile says it all. What a moment for young Wilco.

What a sight, as the Olympic flame raises high...

Ten bucks. ..above Cathy Freeman

and begins its journey towards the top of the waterfall staircase.

There it will rest, burning bright

for the duration of these Sydney Olympic Games.

A spectacular climax to what has been a thrilling opening ceremony,

with more than 12,000...

Danny. Hello, Mrs Taylor.

Um...

..how are you?

I'm really good. How are you?

Terrific.

Come in. Martin's here somewhere.

Let me get you a drink.

You swimming again yet, Danny?

No.

No, of course. Big changes.

I opened a homewares store. I like it.

Yeah, it's nice design.

I enjoy spending my days looking at beautiful things.

Cheers.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!

You know most of those athletes,

they're not gonna win.

They' almost reach the pinnacle and then...

..nothing.

Just dead air.

And they don't talk about that.

Do they?

They don't talk about how that feels.

I don't believe it. Barra-bloody-cuda.

Hey. How long's it been?

Been a while. Check it out.

Taylor would pick tonight, wouldn't he?

Can't bear to be overshadowed.

I'll get you a drink.

Danny Kelly.

What are you doing here?

I heard some faggot was throwing a party.

You hungry? Have you eaten? There's plenty of food left.

What are you drinking?

Danny. How are you?

I'm good.

I'm great.

You're pissed.

We should go and open some of the presents.

OK.

I was worried that no-one would come,

but tonight just seemed like the perfect night

to announce it to the world.

Announce what?

We're engaged.

You're too fucking young.

Well, we'll finish uni first,

maybe even go travelling.

Aren't you two going to open my present?

You won't be disappointed. Yes.

I was just about to drag him away. Come on.

Hey.

Come with me.

I'll grab you one of Marty's T-shirts.

Here you go.

I know he's my brother, Danny, but he's not worth it.

He's just a shit, really.

From a long line of shits.

No, he's not.

Got them in Africa.

It's a symbol for unity and humanity.

They're beautiful.

It's a reminder to contribute to the community.

You know, to be charitable.

You know, I used to think that charity

was some kind of middle-class Christian hang-up.

You know, just make us all feel better.

But... now I've really learned to appreciate it.

I wish there was more charity around here.

In this house.

In this country.

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.

Fuckin' oath.

I know how much you wanted to be there.

I need a drink.

I think it might be time to go home.

I'll get you a cab, OK?

It should be here in a minute.

Thanks.

Hey, take care, OK?

Hey, Taylor! Taylor!

Let's have a dance, come on. Come on.