ALOHA
NORWAY
A forgotten voyage, a broken promise, and a lasting legacy at the edge of paradise.
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"Six months of violent storms, frustrating calm, starvation, death and madness, and finally the promised land."
- Nils Emil, immigrant on the Ship Beta
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In the 1880s, over 600 Norwegians sailed across the world to the Kingdom of Hawaii, enduring a grueling months-long voyage through treacherous waters in search of a better life. Lured by promises of prosperity on sugar plantations, what they found instead was backbreaking labor, harsh conditions, and a reality far from the paradise they were sold. Aloha Norway uncovers this extraordinary, little-known migration story — and the cultural ripple effects that remain today.
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Genre: Documentary film
Format: Feature length documentary
Tone: Cinematic, compelling narrative, history
Influences: BBC, PBS historical documentaries
Network: Streaming