The humble instrument, the ukulele, originated as a variation of a small Portuguese guitar brought by immigrants to 19th century Hawaii. This delightful and uplifting film travels the world to find out why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are discovering the ukulele. They all share the desire to express themselves and to connect with the past and with each other.

The humble instrument, the ukulele, originated as a variation of a small Portuguese guitar brought by immigrants to 19th century Hawaii. This delightful and uplifting film travels the world to find out why so many people of different nations, cultures, ages and musical tastes are discovering the ukulele. They all share the desire to express themselves and to connect with the past and with each other.