'Heartland' deals with the mystery surrounding the death of an Aboriginal girl and the doubts concerning the guilt of her boyfriend, convicted of her murder. It is also a love story between the two people convinced of his innocence - their growing relationship must survive hostility from both the white and black communities and the obstacles of their different backgrounds, attitudes and cultures. Set in a small coastal town against the turmoils of murder, mystery and romance, 'Heartland' also follows the people from this seaside community and their battle to restructure their own way of life. Their struggle to restore their self-esteem towards a positive future, despite the obstacles in their path.