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The text reads "Back to Timor."

43m

Follow the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?

Produced by Hampton Media

Back to Timor

Back to Timor follows the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?
Film
43m

Trailers & bonus video

Trailer

ANZAC DAY 5PM | Back to Timor follows the journey of four Kiwi military veterans who return to East Timor 25 years after serving as peacekeepers there. The big question for them: did they make a difference?
1m

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Hampton Media

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