Lance Dillon, a cattle station owner in Australia's Arnhem Land, faces a deadly challenge when an Aboriginal hunting party targets his prized bull for a ritual killing. After Dillon is wounded, he flees into the bush, pursued by the expert tracker Mundaru.
As Dillon's city-born wife, Mary, and local policeman, Neil Adams, search for him, their journey throws them together, igniting a secret hope that Dillon is never found alive. The Naked Country is a gripping thriller set in a harsh, remote world, exploring themes of survival, cultural conflict, and betrayal.