Real stories.
Far from home.

My story and the idea behind the project

My experience as a migrant and my education have led me to take an interest in people’s life paths and how their decisions and circumstances shape their present and future.

This project brings together the testimonies of migrants serving or having served prison sentences in other countries, showing in their own words what involvement in illegal activities can mean, whether through personal choice, necessity or deception: years away from family, isolation caused by language and distance, the harshness of prison life and the difficulties of rebuilding a life after release. Their stories are presented as a clear, credible warning rather than a model to follow, offering a more personal perspective than institutional messaging. The aim is to give people facing an offer or a risky situation real information before they decide, help families and communities recognise warning signs in time and ensure that those sharing their experiences do so with dignity and in their own words.

The conversations also explore how guests understand their decisions today, what lessons and changes they recognise and how they imagine life after prison. Where there is a conviction, they address responsibility for the acts and their consequences, as well as personal commitments to living away from crime. For those who have already served their sentence, the conversations also explore their return to freedom: the difficulties, the support and what they do differently today, together with the reflections they want to share with others.

Each story is approached with respect and context, with attention to victims and the presumption of innocence where applicable. A space to listen, understand and reflect together on decisions, their consequences and how to prevent risky situations.