The story follows Andy (played by Martin Freeman), a father navigating a pandemic that turns people into rabid creatures within 48 hours. After being bitten himself, and with his wife already gone, Andy must traverse dangerous terrain to find a safe guardian for his infant daughter, Rosie, before his time runs out. Along the way, he forms an alliance with Thoomi, an Indigenous girl seeking her own missing father. Key Elements That Defined the Film
Cargo is a feature-length adaptation of a 2013 viral short film of the same name by directors Ben Howling and Yolanda Ramke. The feature film premiered at the Adelaide Film Festival in 2017 before achieving global distribution. Key Details Yolanda Ramke, Ben Howling Lead Actor: Martin Freeman (as Andy Rose) cargo 2017 filmyzilla