The film is divided in four parts and traces the history of the Icelandic fishing industry from the Middle Ages to the present day.
| Release Date | January 1, 1992 | |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | Verstöðin Ísland | |
| Runtime | 4h 5min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | Icelandic | |
| Original Language | Icelandic | |
| Production Countries | Iceland | |
| Production Companies | Lifandi myndir | |