Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga

Name: Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga
Director: Ursula Williams
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2019-02-06
Duration: 25 min
Cast: 'Ila Mo'unga, Sione Moli, Sione Ngaue, Talia'uli Prescott, Sione Falemanu

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Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga

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VICE Media

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2019-02-06

Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga

Tonga is now home to hundreds of deportees — permanent residents of New Zealand, Australia or the United States who committed serious crimes and did jailtime, then were put on a plane to start a new life in an unfamiliar culture. The lucky ones have family land, or a place to stay. But many start from scratch and without institutional support, old bad habits can kick in.

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