The Story of Charlie Durham

Charlie was born and raised in Mamaku, a bush settlement on a high plateau not too far from Rotorua. Putting rough beginnings behind him, he leaves school at fourteen and sets out on a career on the land, guided by mentors who seem to have his best interests at heart.

When Charlie meets Belle, his prospects look even brighter. Many years later, a crisis leads Charlie to tell his life story to neighbour Tony Price, revealing that we cannot always predict how good men will react in difficult times.