Novice Australian foreign correspondent arriving in Jakarta. Initially struggles without contacts but gains support from Billy Kwan. Falls in love with Jill Bryant and publishes a scoop on the communist rebellion using her intelligence. Suffers a serious eye injury during army unrest at the presidential palace. Ultimately flees Jakarta and reunites with Jill.
Guy's reporting follows the political order associated with Sukarno.
Guy seeks information from Sukarno's regime and continues pursuing a civil-war story connected to the political crisis.
Guy relies on Kumar for assistance and transportation.
Kumar is identified as Guy's assistant and driver.
Pete remains part of Guy's professional and personal support network.
After Billy and Jill sever contact with Guy, he is left with the American journalist Pete Curtis.
Billy advances Guy's career by providing access and guidance.
Billy takes a liking to Guy and arranges interviews with key political figures after Guy struggles to work without contacts.
Their romance becomes the central personal relationship in the story.
Although Jill initially resists Guy's attentions, they eventually fall in love and reunite at the airport.
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