Cargo

In a desolate, zombie-infested Australia, a father infected with the plague races against time to find a new home for his infant daughter. He has only 48 hours before he succumbs to the virus and turns into one of the creatures himself. Along the way, he encounters other survivors, some helpful and some dangerous, as he navigates the harsh, unforgiving landscape.

Cargo received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its emotional depth, strong performances, and unique take on the zombie genre. While some noted its slow pace, the film was widely appreciated for its focus on human drama and the themes of survival and parental love.

• Praised for its emotional weight and a poignant portrayal of a father's love.

• Appreciated for its unique Australian setting and departure from typical zombie tropes.

• Some critics found the pacing to be a bit too slow at times.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's emotional impact and Martin Freeman's compelling performance. Many appreciated the film's focus on the father-daughter relationship amidst the chaos of a zombie apocalypse, finding it to be a moving and effective survival story.

Nominated for Best Original Song at the ARIA Music Awards (2018).

The film is an expansion of a short film of the same name, also directed by Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke, which gained significant attention online.