Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga(2019)
"It ain't a place to live when you're barely making ends meet. It's like crabs being stuck in a bucket, scratching, trying to get out."
Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga Synopsis
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.
Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga (2019) is a documentary film directed by Ursula Williams, released on February 6, 2019 with a runtime of 25m. It stars 'Ila Mo'unga, Sione Moli, Sione Ngaue and Talia'uli Prescott.
- Director:
- Ursula Williams
- Producers:
- Ursula Williams
- Cinematographer:
- Todd Henry
- Production:
- VICE Media, NZ on Air
- Status:
- Released
Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga before you stream it.
Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ursula Williams, produced by Ursula Williams.
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Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga?
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The main cast of Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga (2019) includes 'Ila Mo'unga, Sione Moli, Sione Ngaue, Talia'uli Prescott and Sione Falemanu. The film was directed by Ursula Williams. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga released?
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Gangsters in Paradise: The Deportees of Tonga was released on February 6, 2019 and runs for 25m.
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