A down-and-out, aged cowboy turned cattle rustler flees to Ireland to evade capture in the modern West. He finds his roots and finds romance with a widowed sheep farmer who battles against a ruthless meatpacker. But, the meatpacker also brings the rustlers past to Ireland. TED LASSO meets YELLOWSTONE.

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PAGE Awards coverage The Rustler" was written in the tone of a "Crocodile Dundee" with a Cowboy twist. The story follows a down-and-out former champion cowboy named Bucky O'Connor who steals cattle from the extensive food conglomerate in a lighthearted Robin Hood way, giving the money he makes to displaced ranchers. In a similar plight, Irish sheep Farmers hear of Bucky's antics and hire him to retrieve their sheep from a corrupt Meat packer, Denis Madigan.

In Ireland, Bucky ('60s) is a fish-out-of-water and falls for Helen, a widowed farmer who wants nothing to do with this pompous American. Bucky teaches the farmers the intricacies of rustling with humorous outcomes (based on actual incidents) while trying to win over Helen (60's). Unfortunately, Madigan has his eyes set on Helen as well. Helen realizes Bucky and the other farmers are in greater danger if she doesn't choose Madigan. Bucky learns about himself and his roots and regains romance with Helen, allowing him to stay at her farm.

Madigan has Bucky jailed, but the farmers utilize what they've learned from him to turn the tables on Madigan. "The Rustler" contains rich characters for a broad international appeal by blending comedy to keep it lighthearted, drama to keep it grounded, and romance for charm.

PAGE Award Finalist, top 10% of Nicholl Fellowship.