Victor Hugo
Set against the rugged seascape of the Channel Islands, Toilers of the Sea (Part 1) begins Victor Hugo’s powerful tale of endurance, sacrifice, and human struggle. Combining romantic tragedy with visceral maritime adventure, this installment introduces Gilliatt-a brooding outcast whose fight against elemental forces mirrors the emotional storm within. Hugo crafts a vivid meditation on man’s insignificance in the face of nature and fate.