How People Live in Fiji | How 900,000 People Survive as the Ocean Swallows Their Homes

How do you survive when the ocean floods your home, yet clean drinking water becomes harder to find? In Fiji, a South Pacific nation of around 900,000 people, vulnerable communities face this difficult reality as coastal erosion, flooding, cyclones, and drought reshape everyday life. This documentary explores how people live in Fiji beyond its famous beaches and luxury resorts. From the threatened shores of Serua and Muani to relocated homes in Narikoso, discover how families build coastal defenses, collect rainwater, grow food, and protect livelihoods tied to the sea. In the Yasawa Islands, freshwater shortages reveal why escaping the waves is only one part of the struggle. We also explore the traditions that hold communities together: shared labor known as solesolevaki, gatherings around the kava bowl, and traditional lovo feasts. Fishing, farming, and locally run tourism help families earn a living, while their connection to ancestral land makes relocation a deeply personal decision. Moving uphill may offer safer ground—but what happens when jobs, schools, medical care, and reliable water remain out of reach? Through daily routines and the challenges of rebuilding entire villages, this film examines what it takes to preserve a home, a community, and the freedom to choose where to live. Would you leave your ancestral home for safety, or stay and help protect it? Share your thoughts below, and subscribe for more documentaries about how people live around the world. #Fiji #HowPeopleLive #TravelDocumentary