After his father's death, Bheem Singh is sent to live with his aunt in Port of Spain. Bullied at school and abused at home, he runs away and begins a life of petty crime. After returning to the countryside-and taking a new name, Bim-he becomes leader of the sugar workers. Bim is soon made leader of the colony's opposition party. It won't be long, however, before his violent past catches up with him.