Born illegitimate in the 1940s, Barum Boy is the story of one man's journey to find his identity and place in the world. As a young boy, he yearns for a father and sets out to prove himself to his peers through reckless adventures. When he joins the Merchant Navy as a teenager, he experiences the world and its consequences firsthand. Struggling with his own sexuality and a mature homosexual relationship, he eventually finds his soulmate and true love, paving the way for a successful career. Follow his 50-year journey through life's ups and downs, as he comes of age and learns what it means to survive and thrive as a human being.
