The Sepic Valley in Northern Papa New Guinea, a British documentary filmmaker named Johnny Hughes makes his way through a dense tropical wilderness with members of his crew. They're led by a man

from a local group known as the Insect Tribe. Hughes has spent years documenting

their lifestyle and culture. Today he watches them build an A-frame hut to replace

one that was damaged in a storm. It's set high on stilts with

palm fronds for roofing.

The Sepic Valley is one of the few areas on earth where humans still practice something like the nomadic hunter lifestyle of our pre-civilized ancestors.

The people here generally don't recognize money or private property.

They paddle up and down the Sepic River in dugout canoes.

For food they catch insects, spear crocodiles, and feral pigs,

and forage for sego and tropical fruit.

Over the course of many months and many fireside discussions,

the tribes people come to appreciate Hughes' curiosity about their culture and they become

more and more curious about his. But when some of them say they'd like to visit the UK

he wonders if it's the right thing to do. What if the culture shock is overwhelming? What if they never want to come home?

Still, he agrees to invite them and to film their visit.

Back in London, Hughes plans an elaborate cultural exchange. He can't wait to introduce his friends

from the rainforest to the bustling streets, his favorite TV shows, and all the latest gadgets. But once they arrive, Hughes finds

they're more interested in other things, like his bizarre habit of leaving his

house every morning to go to work. They ask him,

don't you want to spend your time with your friends and family?

Nor are they impressed by the TVs and tablets and other technological marvels?

Wouldn't it be more fun to hang out and tell stories?

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