1890. At the age of 40, after a severe lung emphysema, Louis Stevenson and his wife Fanny settle down on the island of Upolu, in the archipelago of Samoa, which climate is suitable for Stevenson's recovery. Fascinated by its civilization, the couple lives in harmony with the natives, and the writer finds there a new inspiration. But, the political crisis mutters around them. Under the aegis of a German company, which wants to seize the coconut market, the colonial government placed in power a puppet sovereign and expels the inhabitants of their land. The legitimate king Mataafa, whose grand-daughter, Faoma, was taken in by the couple after the plunder of her village, is about to answer the provocations. To preserve peace, Stevenson decides to arrange a meeting between the governor and king Mataafa.—Happy_Evil_Dude imdb.com
1890. At the age of 40, after a severe lung emphysema, Louis Stevenson and his wife Fanny settle down on the island of Upolu, in the archipelago of Samoa, which climate is suitable for Stevenson's recovery. Fascinated by its civilization, the couple lives in harmony with the natives, and the writer finds there a new inspiration. But, the political...
2009 · Adventure · 3h 7m
