Somersault is the story of a sensual journey of a young girl, in which she learns the meaning of true love, family and friendship. Living with a single mother, 16-year-old Heidi (Abbie Cornish) desires true affection for him in short-term sexual relationships that are the backbone of the physical and emotional contact he wants. Mother's confrontation is a catalyst for leaving home and escaping to the winter resort of Lake Jindabyne ...