Title: Talia'uli's Transformation: From Gangster to Tongan Farmer
Description:
Talia'uli was first featured in the original documentary "Deportees of Tonga: Gangsters in Paradise," aired on @ViceNewZealand in 2019. At that time, he had recently been deported back to Tonga and was visibly struggling to adjust to his new circumstances.
Over the past few years, I have kept in touch with 'Uli and witnessed his remarkable transformation from a gangster to a dedicated Tongan farmer on his family's land.
This short piece provides an update on 'Uli's journey and current endeavors.