As Harry Street, a writer, lies wounded in Africa, he reflects on his failures in love and writing. He recalls his lost love, Cynthia, and his obsession with roaming the world for stories. Despite success, Street feels he compromised his talent for popularity, making him a failure. His wife Helen tends to him, listening to his rants and trying to restore his will to fight his illness. Her devotion makes him realize he's not a failure, and he regains the will to live with a chance at love and happiness with Helen.
The Snows of Kilimanjaro
A writer's poignant journey on a Kilimanjaro safari serves as the backdrop for a introspective exploration of his life and mortality.
