E4: The Journey Westward Continues

26/04/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 4

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In Episode 4, The Journey Westward Continues. After arriving in New York, a new and demanding journey unfolds—this time inland. It’s no longer about ships and coastlines, but trains, canals, and the endless prairies. We follow newly arrived women as they try to find their footing in a foreign land—navigating language barriers, deception, illness, and the harsh forces of nature.Through powerful stories and letters, we are brought close to Gudrun Fagerlie, Linka Preus, Marta Larsen, Magreta Nesheim, and Rakel Tonette Atlaksdatter. They show us what it was like being a woman on a journey into the unknown—with hope, anxiety, and loneliness packed in their suitcases.From overcrowded train cars and beds that crawling with life, to lightning strikes in the fields and injustice in everyday life—this episode portrays the struggle to start over without any guarantees. Amidst the cold and betrayal, resilience, courage, and solidarity take root in these women.Written by:  Inger-Kristine Riber and Reidun HorveiCo-editor: Katherine Jane HansonNarrated by: Reidun Horvei and Ragnhild GudbrandsenSound design: Inger-Kristine RiberSupported by: Fritt OrdSources here