Two anthropologists married to each other go to an island off of Papua New Guinea for field research in pre-World War II. Eventually the war breaks out and many lives are disrupted and complicated.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Rufus SewellMick Carpenter | Mick Carpenter |
 Martin DonovanDr. Phillip Spence | Dr. Phillip Spence |
 Maya StangeEvelyn Spence | Evelyn Spence |
 Max CullenDouglas Stevens | Douglas Stevens |
 John HowardRev Macgregor | Rev Macgregor |
 Andrew S. GilbertGerry | Gerry |
 Marshall NapierSir Geoffrey Hallerton | Sir Geoffrey Hallerton |
 Susan LyonsHelen Stevens | Helen Stevens |
 Don BarkerBarman | Barman |
| TTom MorayaBiui | Biui |
| RRose VaiaInupi | Inupi |
| CChief Tokonou TokwamulaChief Tokunou | Chief Tokunou |
| IIvan FabianToyodola | Toyodola |