The story of the desperate love affair between a young Samoan chief and a beautiful American painter, against the will of her father, the powerful governor of the island. Amid this man-made tension comes a powerful hurricane so devastating, the lives of the lovers and the entire island are imperiled.

"There is only one safe place... in each other's arms."

Credits

Jan TroellDirector

Jason RobardsCapt. Charles Bruckner

Mia FarrowCharlotte Bruckner

Max von SydowDr. Danielsson

Trevor HowardFather Malone