It is 1974 in the town of Chance, Trinidad--home to a colourful cast of cane farmers, rum-drinkers, scandal-mongers -- and a bright 18-year-old schoolgirl named Vimla Narine. After passing her “A-level” exams with distinction and accepting a coveted teaching post at Saraswati Hindu school, Vimla is caught with the village pundit's son, Krishna Govind. At night. Holding hands.
