At the beginning of the 20th century, a rich family of farmers are taking care of their animals in a big station in Queensland, named Kilcowera.
That day, under a bright sun in the meadows, the dad and son were looking after their cattle.
Wait, not so quick! Mom and I would not be able to cope without you. We still need you, you know?
Well done son!I'm so proud of you!You've turned into an experienced and intuitive farmer. Enough to run the station on your own now...
But James' dad had some sad news to share with his son that day, that would drastically change their life...
Son, there's a reason why I said you should be able to manage this farm with your mother on your own now. I mean without my help. In a few days, I will have to leave the station to fight for our country at Gallipoli.
And you are planning to leave us just like this?!What will become of us without you?You can't do this to us dad, we need you!
You don't understand, I don't have a choice!I have to fight for our country!
Later in the morning...
I am not so confident that we will manage to run the farm without you...
Son, don't be mad at me! You are old enough to take care of your mom, now. Besides, I've taught you the basics : how to feed the animals, how to fix the irrigation system when it's broken and so on and so forth... I trust you entirely!
The news was so sad, they both walked silently back home...
I can't let him go just like this! It feels like we're abandoning him...