at the back of the bus, the Indians at the front, as if there is a yellow line dividing the bus into two separate halves.

Both sides seem to accept this division, which is mirrored in most aspects of local life.

So when Vince’s childhood friend and neighbour Sherry gets very friendly with Steve, an Indian boy, Vince is shocked at first and tries to break up the relationship – until he falls in love with Raedawn, an Indian girl.

This is the story of the stand which Vince takes in the conflict between the old prejudices of his community and his new friendships with the Indian community.