The ancient Hawaiians had a place of refuge for those who were ostracized. The western frontier became the destination of choice for those who felt the need to get away. Later the Alaskan frontier became the preferred destination. The Big Island of Hawaii is the place that the representatives of three families of Americans meet in their self imposed "exile." This is their story. Three men face the challenge of creating new lives in this beautiful place. They confront the same challenges but with different results. Experience this island, this isolated place surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Experience this beautiful place of refuge through the eyes of these refugees from the US mainland.