Seven Types of Ambiguity

Joe Marin discovers his seven-year-old son Sam has been taken from the school grounds. After a gut-wrenching search, the boy is recovered by the police, who reveal that his kidnapper is an ex-lover of Joe’s wife Anna, who she claims not to have seen for ten years, alongside a mysterious woman with a connection to Joe. © 2017 Matchbox Productions Pty Ltd and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Simon’s psychiatrist Alex is drawn into his client’s case, at first by Simon’s call for help, then through his own need to understand why Simon took the child. As Alex burrows deeper, he becomes both frustrated and deeply affected by Simon’s unwavering romanticism, which hits close to home as Alex struggles with his own separation and begins to embark on a romance with his old friend, and Simon’s lawyer, Gina. © 2017 Matchbox Productions Pty Ltd and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Angela, racked with guilt over her role in Simon’s arrest, escalates the problem through her misguided attempts to help him. In doing so, Angela also implicates herself, making enemies of the police - who threaten to expose her identity to the press, putting both her professional and family life in jeopardy. © 2017 Matchbox Productions Pty Ltd and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Noting Joe’s leveraging of Sam’s kidnapping to further their lucrative business deal, Mitch becomes suspicious of Joe’s role in the events. As Mitch’s resentment towards his colleague heightens, Mitch sides with Angela in an elaborate attempt to uncover the truth.

Gina works towards Simon’s trial, realising its significance for her career as doors begin to open. However, the case faces obstacles as Simon’s parents threaten to pull payment, and Alex’s meddling threatens to damage the case. Meanwhile, the heavy impact of her workload affects Gina’s her relationship with her daughters.

Feeling the weight of her testimony during Simon’s trial, Anna wrestles with her conscience over the right course of action. Taking the stand in court, she makes an unexpected decision, leaving her marriage in jeopardy, and forcing both her and Joe to confront long-simmering issues in their relationship.