Ozaï

About the show

The Ozaï; ou l'insulaire depicts the noble savage and is partially inspired by the adventures of French explorer Louis Antoine de Bougainville. It tells the story of Ozaï, a Tahitian maiden who falls in love with Surville, a shipwrecked sailor. Surville, believing he will never return home, promises to marry Ozaï. However, both end up in France, where Ozaï learns that Surville cannot marry his former betrothed due to his promise to her. Heartbroken, Ozaï decides to relinquish Surville and returns to her South Seas home.