THE PRICE OF PARADISE

At the age of 55, a woman discovered the truth about her identity and the existence of her birth family. Lindamae was born on the Island of Moloka''i on the peninsula of Kalaupapa, where people suspected of having Hansen’s Disease were forcibly isolated. She was among the children of Kalaupapa taken away from their mothers at birth and placed for adoption. Lindamae and her newly discovered family set out on a journey to uncover the truth behind their forced separation. Their quest sheds light on a little-known chapter of Hawaiian history— that reflects the exploitation of the islands and the erasure of cultural identity.