Political and personal intrigues surround a group of characters in Malaya, after the close of the Second World War.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 William HoldenMajor Ferris | Major Ferris |
 Susannah YorkCandace Trumpey | Candace Trumpey |
 CapucineDhana Mercier | Dhana Mercier |
 Tetsuro TambaNg | Ng |
 Michael GoodliffeTrumphey | Trumphey |
 Allan CuthbertsonCavendish | Cavendish |
 Sydney TaflerTom, Chief Petty Officer | Tom, Chief Petty Officer |
 Maurice DenhamTarlton | Tarlton |
 Beulah QuoAh Ming | Ah Ming |