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The narrative unfolds through flashbacks that detail the contrasting lives of Regis and Joel, who hail from the West Indies but lead very different lives. Joel is a mono-racial black man freshly released from prison, living with his mother and young daughter while struggling to find stable employment. He attributes his misfortunes to systemic racism, yet his failure to actively seek work complicates this narrative.
In sharp contrast, Regis, a biracial man, enjoys the privileges of a stable job at the town hall and a life situated in affluent society with his white wife and daughter. This juxtaposition sets the stage for a deeper exploration of racial identities and the complexities of family ties.