The story of five unique Australians who have been nominated for the Australian of the Year Award. Phil, a rescue hero who saved nine children in a jumping castle accident. Ricky, a Chinese physics genius and aspiring actor. Ja’mie, a charity-minded schoolgirl who sponsors 85 Sudanese children. Daniel and Nathan, hearing impaired teenage twin farm boys embarking on a world first eardrum transplant. And Pat, a disabled suburban housewife turned elite athlete.
Chris Lilley
as Phil Olivetti / Ricky Wong / Ja'mie King / Daniel Sims / Nathan Sims / Pat Mullins
Jennifer Byrne
as Narrator (voice)
Mick Graham
as Terry
Chung Jade Koh
as Chun
Maria Angelico
as Mel
Emma Clapham
as Brianna
Adrienne Couper Smith
as Emma
Deborah Jones
as Kerry
Taylor Potter
as Tyson
Tracey Mathers
as Shelly
Woody Miles
as Jordan
Frieda McKenna
as Frieda
