Afraid to die for his country and horrified by his brother's battle traumas, Finn decides to 'shaft the draft' and assumes the identity of a dead fisherman living on a remote island. But his bravery and desire for peace are severely tested when he falls into the hands of the dangerous Mr Skins. The contrast between tranquil island life and the tense, violent plot brings the themes of personal identity, freedom and courage into sharp relief.
