Atlantic Crossing

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Season 1
Märtha suffers a great loss and must decide if she will remain in the USA or return home to Norway with the children after the war. But before she can start a new life, there is one final battle Märtha must to face. Maybe the greatest battle of her life.
Olav accuses Märtha of placing the children in grave danger, without her achieving anything for Norway. He gives her a clear ultimatum. Märtha is put on the spot when President Roosevelt announces that he will present her – and Norway – a substantial gift and asks that she tells him what she feels for him.
The Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, and the downcast President turns to Märtha for comfort. Olav confronts Märtha about the rumors of an affair between her and the President, but when an unexpected threat arises, she and the children need the President’s protection.
When the military aid the USA had promised Norway hasn’t materialised, Märtha steps out into the public limelight to appeal to the American people for help. Just as she starts to see results, an unexpected source interferes. It is obvious that the President’s feelings for her are deeper than friendship.
Olav asks Märtha to influence President Roosevelt to support the allies against the Nazis. But the President has promised his people to keep the country out of the war. When Märtha criticises him, it takes a toll on their friendship. But then she finds a way for him to keep his election promises, while also helping Norway ...
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