In the film Rabbit-Proof Fence, Gracie’s fate is left somewhat ambiguous, but it is implied that she dies after being taken away from her family. The story, based on true events, depicts the harsh realities faced by Aboriginal children in Australia during the 1930s when they were forcibly removed from their families due to government policies aimed at ‘assimilation.’
Gracie, along with her younger sister Molly and their cousin Daisy, manages to escape from a settlement where they are being held. Throughout their journey, they face numerous challenges, including harsh weather and the constant threat of being recaptured. While Molly and Daisy eventually find their way home, Gracie’s journey diverges from theirs. After being recaptured, it is suggested that Gracie may not have survived the trauma of her experience, which reflects the sad reality many Aboriginal children faced during this dark chapter in Australian history.