This documentary meets the descendants of the people that changed the face of Samoa and takes a look at the potential problems that come with the new wave of Chinese arriving in Samoa today.

Despite the history, the newest wave of Chinese to arrive in Samoa has upset a lot of the locals.

Taking businesses that should be set aside for Locals, skirting laws set up to prevent them from doing so and funnelling money out of the Samoan economy, are just some of the issues being voiced by Samoans.

Credits
Directed & Edited by Tuki Laumea

Producer - Lisa Taouma

DOP Camera - Jack Tarrant

Sound Operator - Will Voigt

Photos courtesy of Tony Brunt via private collections, Turnbull Library and the Museum of Samoa.


Made with the support of NZ On Air

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