In a stark depiction of class conflict and sexual politics, a wealthy, haughty woman and a brusque, leftist deckhand find themselves unexpectedly stranded together on a deserted island. The woman, accustomed to a life of luxury and command, embarks on the trip aboard a yacht with her rich friends, among them the deckhand, whom she consistently belittles and mistreats. Their dynamic is fraught with tension, embodying the stark disparities between their social standings. The vast ocean serves as the backdrop for their initial interactions, filled with conflict and disdain, setting the stage for an intense narrative exploration of power dynamics and societal structures.

As fate would have it, an unforeseen event casts the two adversaries ashore on a desolate island, far removed from the trappings of civilization and the societal roles they once inhabited. Stripped of the societal context that defined their relationship, the woman and the deckhand are forced to navigate their survival together, leading to a complex examination of human nature and interpersonal relationships. In this extreme situation, their initial antagonism is challenged by the necessity to cooperate in the face of shared adversity, prompting a profound and tumultuous reevaluation of their perceptions of each other and the world around them. This shift marks the beginning of a compelling exploration of themes such as power, domination, and dependency, set against a backdrop of natural beauty and isolation.