On the rugged coast of Warrnambool, a quirky chicken farmer named Swampy, played by Shane Jacobson, is struggling to keep his family and his eccentric tourist attraction afloat. His more pragmatic daughter, Emily (Sarah Snook), and her young girl, Olivia (Coco Jack Gillies), are caught between Swampy's chaotic dreams and the harsh reality of their situation. The town's fragile peace is further threatened by foxes endangering a precious colony of little penguins, a crisis overseen by a dedicated ranger (Deborah Mailman) and a skeptical wildlife officer (Alan Tudyk). In this heartwarming family drama directed by Stuart McDonald, Swampy hatches an unorthodox plan to save both the penguins and his own farm by enlisting his mischievous, untrained Maremma sheepdog, Oddball. As Swampy fights against official skepticism and his own checkered past, this unlikely hero must prove that a lovable rogue of a dog can become an unexpected guardian, forging a bond that could rescue an entire community.