Jarred and Peter are two brothers. Peter is pursuing the more conventional route of University, hard work and a good job. Unfortunately things will not work out as expected. The family have the same plans and expectations for Jarred. When he goes away to Poly he meets Fleur, who introduces him to Peaceful Meadows, a hippie commune which advocates the virtues of peace, love and a non-materialistic lifestyle. Set against the background of the materialistic eighties it brings the alternative lifestyle of the commune into direct conflict with the prevailing ideology. The conflict is brought into sharp focus with the arrival of Mack, whose activities bring scandal, media attention and conflict to Jarred and his family. This results in the revelation of a family secret which can no longer remain hidden ....