SWALLOW

The true story of William Swallow – Australian convict and the last man arrested for piracy an English court. One of Australia’s most romantic and untold stories. 1829: William Swallow has been sent to Van Diemen’s Land – for the second time. This time to die in the hell-hole known as Sarah Island. But he has other ideas. On the journey from Hobart to his final prison he rallies the crew and leads them to mutiny. Bruised by the betrayal of John, a fellow convict, friend and lover, William plans to sail back home to England. Back to his wife Susannah and their young children.