I saw it on Canadian TV years ago. I rented it again on DVD. It shows a community full of heroes and weak people. They are all generally real. It shows life over time in a community in Australia dependent on the sugar harvest. One can see how the area evolves over time before, during, and after World War II. Life is hard but mutual support makes life possible. Prejudice is just as much of a problem there as it is here. There is real growth in the main characters. When Bluie arrives in town no one takes him seriously. After all, you have to be strong and have stamina to survive in the cane fields. One family takes him in and he earns their respect. He also wins the heart of the beautiful daughter. Integrity is valued by the lead characters. I'm not going to say much more except, if you can get a copy, see it!
Review of Fields of Fire
