Pacific Solution

Pacific Solution tells the story of a group of Afghani refugees fleeing the Taliban, who were rescued from a sinking boat off Australia by Norwegian freighter MV Tampa. Filmed in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, Nauru, Australia and New Zealand, the documentary follows the fate of several boys who were given the chance to start over in New Zealand. This excerpt follows members of the refugees' families on an extended journey from Iran to New Zealand by bus, truck and plane. Pacific Solution examines a growing worldwide refugee crisis. James Frankham was nominated for his direction at the 2007 NZ Screen Awards. 

When I said "Hello Dad" and he said "hello" I was nearly crying, because I (was) very excited and very happy to talk to him and to hear his voice.

– 'Tampa Boy' turned New Zealand citizen Habib Husseini

Key Cast & Crew

Christine Munro

Editor

Annie Goldson

Producer, Additional Camera Operator

Talib Hassanian

Composer

Sean Donnelly (SJD)

Composer

James Frankham

Director, Camera

Qayoum Hassanian

Composer