A lively and spirited singer arrives on a South Pacific island, hoping to find a fresh start. She quickly attracts the attention of both the local Marines and the island's residents with her vivacious demeanor and noticeable charm. Among her new acquaintances are a cheerful Marine sergeant who becomes enamored with her, as well as a zealous and self-righteous missionary. The missionary disapproves of her behavior and sees her as a threat to the moral fiber of the island community. Determined to reform her, he embarks on a relentless crusade to have her removed from the island before she can influence others with what he perceives to be her worldly ways.

As tensions rise between the sergeant and the missionary, each vying for influence over the surprise arrival, the island becomes a battleground for conflicting ideologies. The singer finds herself caught in a struggle not just with these two men but with her own past and the reputation that precedes her. As the claustrophobic heat of the island intensifies, questions about redemption, judgment, and human fallibility come to the fore. Her presence forces each character to confront their own beliefs and desires, leading to profound personal reckonings. In this intricate dance of desire and morality, the island becomes a symbolic stage where personal conflicts and transformations unfold amidst an increasingly tense atmosphere.