1900 Island

The families must adapt quickly to their new way of life but bad weather lack of experience and limited rations lead to hunger and frustrations Its only a lastminute effort by the women that saves the day Aside from the practical details of living in 1900 the families strive to forge a community to help each other through tough times and survive the extreme weather

As the families enter their second week the weather finally turns in their favor and the men head out to sea to try for a successful catch The women are left with unrelenting domestic chores and the children head to school But the fragile sense of community starts to fray as rivalries and hunger take their toll on the adults

In their third week the four modernday families are still struggling with the reality of life over a century ago They may have settled into 1900 life but that doesnt make life any easier At the start of the week the community seems at its most fragile as different priorities and approaches to life start to take shape

At the start of their fourth week and with a lastminute haul of fish the four modern families face their last days As one family leaves the island early the others realize that their days on the 1900 island are numbered Its a fond and tearful farewell for them all as they leave the warmth of the close relationships and community they have formed and head back to the modern world