 
             
The story centers on the memories of a writer (Gregory Peck) who is taking a safari in Africa. 
He develops a dangerous wound from a thorn prick, and lies awaiting his slow death. 
The loss of physical capability causes him to look inside himself - at his memories of the past years, and how little he has actually accomplished in his writing.
 
         
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
            