David has never completely recovered from his traumatic experiences as a young soldier. An eye operation and the looming reunion with his mates stirs long forgotten memories.

After suffering a stroke, Gordon relives a confrontation he experienced during his younger days at Changi. Gordon's stubborn refusal to salute almost cost him his life but helped unite the men who form a group called 'The Secret Nine'.

On his final day as a University Professor, Bill is visited by a young student who looks remarkably like the girl he fell in love with before the war. He begins to reminisce with her about his missing years in Changi from which, emotionally, he will never recover.