Ahto. Chasing a Dream

Estonia2018documentary92'Fokus na Estonię (2018)

The eponymous character, Ahto Valter, wants to realize his great dream about a sea voyage around the world. Sailing has been his hobby since he was a boy and as a teenager he sailed from Estonia to New York. In 1938, Ahto followed his plan and set off, together with his family and colourful crew, on the voyage of his lifetime. The film contains primarily archival materials, including films and photographs made by the protagonists who wanted to capture the remote corners of the world they saw during the journey.