Natives react angrily when the only white man touches their tribe Virgin.

Pearl trader has weapons such as guns and knives. Pearl divers are injured by sharp coral and shells underwater as well as the dangers of decompression with deep diving.

Protagonist is an alcoholic and is seen drunk several times. In the later part of the film, he does reform when he dries out and goes alcohol-free. Cigarette smoking is seen.

The finale is emotional.