It is the 1990s; Melbourne, Australia. Six-year-old, Oscar struggles to find connection with his multicultural family when relatives from Serbia move into his crowded suburban home. Surrounded by strange people and languages, Oscar is unable to express himself, especially to his bossy cousin, Mila. In trying to keep her away, he unwittingly tears his family apart. For once, the house becomes silent, and Oscar can see that his family is just as lonely as he is. In a loving gesture, he links the house together with make-shift tin can telephones. Oscar listens as his family laugh and share stories in their mother tongues. Oscar is finally connected with his family.