James arrives in Kalk Bay from Johannesburg to stay with the grandmother he has never met. His parents need some time apart. As time passes, James learns of the shady side of the village: Faried and his uncle are known abalone poachers, but everyone seems to turn a blind eye. He follows them to the beach one evening . . . But soon, in a desperate attempt to remain hidden from the poachers, James finds himself in a life-threatening situation. He has to find courage to overcome his fears.