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.

Cast

'Ila Mo'unga American Deportee

Sione Moli New Zealand Deportee

Sione Ngaue American Deportee

Talia'uli Prescott New Zealand Deportee

Sione Falemanu Former Tongan Prison Commissioner

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