The film tells the story of three small remote Pacific atolls that overcame their dependence on diesel generators and became the first 100% solar-powered nation in the world, proving that it’s possible to reduce fossil fuel use to a minimum. Ironically, this exemplary nation is critically affected by the emissions of the rest of the world. Tokelau belongs to the atolls whose existence is threatened by sea-level rise, forcing the islanders to build sea walls to protect themselves from storm floods. The film gives a unique insight into the way of life on a small atoll: the locals’ fishing and cooking traditions, culture and…

The film tells the story of three small remote Pacific atolls that overcame their dependence on diesel generators and became the first 100% solar-powered nation in the world, proving that it’s possible to reduce fossil fuel use to a minimum. Ironically, this exemplary nation is critically affected by the emissions of the rest of the world. Tokelau belongs to the atolls whose existence is threatened by sea-level rise, forcing the islanders to build sea walls to protect themselves from storm floods. The film gives a unique insight into the way of life on a small atoll: the locals’ fishing and cooking traditions, culture and religion, political system, their use of the limited space and transport options, and the overall friendly and joyous nature.