On the Roam

S17E08 Matt Day

Matt Day, one of Australia’s most celebrated stage and screen actors, embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover his family’s past. Along the way, he discovers a remarkable World War II story of endurance: his grandfather’s harrowing 14-week escape through the jungles of New Guinea. Interwoven with this tale of survival is a legacy of wealth and ambition, ultimately reshaping Matt’s sense of identity and where he truly belongs.