The Doolan family operates a horse-drawn freight business in 1920s Queensland, Australia. As motorized vehicles become prevalent, the stubborn patriarch, Paddy, struggles to adapt, putting their livelihood at risk due to the slower horses.

The Doolan family are trying to make a go in the freight-hauling business in Queensland, Australia. The problem is that it's the 1920s; the Doolans use horses, and motorized vehicles can do it faster. The proud father, Paddy, has difficulty accepting change.