The Story of Danny Dunn

"The Dance of Danny Dunn" is an Australian family saga set in 1930s Balmain, focusing on a working-class family of pub owners amid themes of pubs, gambling, and political corruption. The story follows young Danny Dunn, a talented and popular sportsman, who chooses to serve in the AIF and endures the hardships of being a POW in Southeast Asia. Upon returning home disfigured and changed, Danny faces the daunting task of rediscovering his identity and future amid the challenges of post-war life.