This series chronicles the journey of a family fleeing Nazi Germany to build a new life in Kenya. It vividly portrays the harsh realities of colonial Africa, the cultural clashes encountered, and the resilient human spirit. The narratives are rich with personal drama, love, loss, and the search for belonging in an unfamiliar yet captivating landscape. The series explores themes of identity, adaptation, and the enduring strength of family bonds against overwhelming odds.
Nowhere in Africa tells the poignant story of a Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938 to a remote farm in Kenya. Each member copes with their new life differently—Walter works the farm, Jettel struggles to adapt, and young Regina embraces the culture. As the war unfolds, family dynamics shift, leading to turmoil when Walter decides to return to Germany.
Die Fortsetzung des Bestsellers „Nirgendwo in Afrika“ 1947: Die jüdische Familie Redlich beendet ihr Exil in Kenia und kehrt in das Nachkriegsdeutschland, nach Frankfurt, zurück. 75. Geburtstag von Stefanie Zweig am 19. September 2007.