A nurse from Little Rock falls for a mature French planter she meets on a magical evening, but should she let him go or hold on to their connection? Meanwhile, the island's Bloody Mary is revealed as the mother of Liat, who has captured the heart of a Marine lieutenant. As the war draws near, a musical comedy performance by sailors and nurses becomes a poignant drama, testing the love between Nellie and Emile.

South Pacific
In the midst of World War II, a young nurse and a Frenchman with a shrouded past find themselves entwined in a romantic affair on a tropical island, but their love is put to the test as danger lurks on the horizon.