Bijou, an ex-nightclub singer with a knack for causing trouble, is deported from several islands in the South Seas. She ends up on Boni-Komba, where she charms everyone at the local bar, including naval officer Dan Brent. Brent is immediately captivated by Bijou's magnetic presence and they quickly fall for each other despite the warnings from Brent's superior officers. Complications arise when a local thug named Antro is also attracted to Bijou and isn’t keen on having competition.

As Bijou and Brent's romance blossoms, tensions escalate. Brent's career is put in jeopardy by his association with the notorious singer, and Antro's jealousy leads to confrontations that threaten the couple’s safety. The island becomes a web of intrigue and danger, with various characters taking sides and new alliances forming. The lovers must decide if their relationship is worth the risks, navigating a sea of hostility and tumultuous events as they fight for their future together.