Abner Hale, a rigid and humorless New England missionary, marries the beautiful Jerusha Bromley and takes her to the exotic island kingdom of Hawaii, intent on converting the natives. But the clash between the two cultures is too great and instead of understanding there comes tragedy.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: George Roy Hill
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
Julie Andrews
Jerusha Bromley Hale
Max von Sydow
Abner Hale
Richard Harris
Rafer Hoxworth
Gene Hackman
John Whipple
Carroll O'Connor
Charles Bromley
Jocelyne LaGarde
Malama Kanakoa
Manu Tupou
Keoki
Ted Nobriga
Kelolo
Elizabeth Logue
Noelani
John Cullum
Immanuel Quigley
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