Synopsis: Thor Heyerdahl is a restless spirit. His radical idea kick-starts an impossible mission. Along with five loyal crew, Thor follows an ancient path 4,300 miles across the Pacific on the fragile Kon-Tiki raft. Attacked by tidal waves, sharks and every danger the Ocean can muster, it’s six men battling nature as Kon-Tiki strives to reach land. Having sacrificed everything, even his marriage, Thor must succeed. A true story. [courtesy of TIFF]
The Weinstein Company has acquired rights to “Kon-Tiki” for the U.S., Canada, UK and Italy from Hanway Films. An English-language version of the movie, which is Norway’s Oscar entry for best foreign-language film, will be released in theaters in 2013.
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