Overview

The true story about legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his epic crossing of the Pacific on a balsa wood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times.

Fun facts

Awards
Won The Amanda Public Choice Award (2013) and the Silver nugget for the best Norwegian film (2012)
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Nominations
3 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best International Feature Film (2013)
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Box office
Made on a $16.6M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Malta, Bulgaria, New York City and Thailand
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Setting
Set in Peru, Norway and New York City
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Music
Music by Johan Söderqvist
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Geir Hartly Andreassen
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