The story begins with the introduction of Ukawsaw Gronniosaw as he reflects on his childhood in Africa and kidnapping into slavery. The world of the freed slave now intrudes upon 18th century Georgian society and the conflict commences.
England, 1772 At the opening of our film there exists two separate world in 18th century Britain: the world of freed slaves who settle in Georgian England, and the world of mainstream British society. Our drama consists in the marriage of these two worlds that stand in direct opposition to each other.—Anonymous