On the day of G’s ninth birthday, a storm rages through Barbados and floods his village - a village defined and controlled by a social hierarchy reflecting the British Empire. Show more

Change is brewing. The headmaster at the local school discovers a letter proving adultery between his wife and a teacher, Mr Slime, which leaves him paralysed with indecision. Show more

Under Mr Slime’s instructions, the villagers go on strike for the first time in their lives. Meanwhile, we learn of the locals’ troubling perception of what it means to be black. Show more

The boys sneak into the landlord’s garden to take a look at 'the Great’ party. But they’re caught in a sticky situation and are chased by the aggressive village overseer. Show more

Political change is rippling through Barbados. Fighting breaks out in the city, and it is feared it will reach the village. The boys escape into town to find out what’s happening. Show more

The boys return, traumatised by what they’ve seen. The rioters arrive, surround the houses, and await their prey while the villagers watch from their windows, shaking with fear. Show more

Mr Slime promises the villagers that their fortunes will change. WWII takes its toll; the trees are felled, the train lines removed and military training begins. Show more

The villagers do not get the change they’d hoped for. The landlord sells the land from under their feet, and there is confrontation as many are forced to leave their homes. Show more

G comes to the painful realisation he will be seeing things for the last time as he transitions into the High School and finds himself stuck between two worlds that exclude him. Show more

For the first time G is taught the true significance of his race. He prepares to leave for Trinidad, anxious to discover His People, and begin anew. He says goodbye to the village. Show more