This Country

Kurtan puts all his attention on the annual village scarecrow festival, the event that has the power to unite or divide the community.

Kerry is excited to be a customer for her neighbour, who has just started their own tattoo business; Kurtan tries to find a friend he lost touch with after school.

Kerry and Kurtan wait patiently for their uncle to be released from prison. They believe he was unjustly incarcerated for the simple act of 'having a laugh'.

Kerry and Kurtan attend a local seminar at the village hall about employment opportunities. Kerry is inspired by the talk and begins a sales career, in door-to-door marketing.

Kurtan is devastated to find he has a rival when trying to pursue a woman who has recently moved to the area; Kerry's father Martin faces trouble when he is accused of being a peeping Tom.

Kerry and Kurtan think about what circumstances might cause them to move away from the village. Kurtan finds out that he may be able to go to college to study for a GNVQ, and Kerry is devastated.