In 2006 Australia’s media was rocked by headlines SKELETON MAN FOUND IN HOUSING COMMISSION FLAT. The man had died 6 months ago, but left alone all that time, all they found was a skeleton. How did this happen?

NORTHCOTT is one of Sydney's most famous and infamous buildings. Born as a dream solution to the post-war public housing crisis ... years passed and that dream became a nightmare. The building became synonymous in the public mind with suicides, murders and drug deals.

Northcott residents worked hard to turn that perception around. This culminated in a performance piece - STICKYBRICKS - which became a hit in the next Sydney Festival.

The story of STICKYBRICKS is the centre of the film, but it is the tenants of Northcott who are the stars. Funny, tragic then inspiring all in the same breathe, their stories are deeply compelling.