When graceson’s daughter said the first word ‘papa’ in that crying tone, My heart sunken! I hope graceson will keep his promise to his daughter !

Such an emotional end to a wonderful series! Didn’t expect to tear up, but here I am. Thank you Boon Keng, Iskandar, Rusdi, Graceson and Khai! We are all rooting for you!

That father daughter call just wrecked me. Really hope these lads could get through this part of their lives and have better days

CNA Insider nailed this series. Learnt a lot of prisoner's persectives.

Can we have more of such series? I truly enjoy this

Seeing how graceson talk to his child. I just hope he wake up and go good with the rest of his life. Don’t let his children go down his path.

I don’t even know iskandar but i teared when he got his results. I want more of this kind of series , it is really heartwarming. And when Graceson called his daughter, that part made me cried.

Genuinely wish all the best to them, especially Iskandar. He just got his results and is so optimistic, but there's still 7 more years until release and he'll be 48 then. Hope companies will still give him a chance, despite him being older and a ex-convict. Great series CNA, this was a great ride.

I feel like ive known these people and made friends with them after 4 episodes. I wish them all the best.

Never thought just the word "papa" while cracking her voice made me teared. I have a kid of my own and I just imagine how Graceson felt like having a loved one out there still waiting on him. Thank you CNA for doing this series. I wish all the inmates good journey to recovery mentally, physically and also to the society. Thank you Boon Keng, Rusdi, Graceson, Khai and Iskandar. All the best!

I teared with Graceson. He may not have been a good citizen but he's clearly a good father and wants to do better for his teenage daughter. That's so heart wrenching but reassuring at the same time!

CNA has had a stellar record of producing great documentaries in recent years, but this has got to be the best one yet. Honest, engaging and humanising these inmates, but without whitewashing their flaws or the crimes they had previously committed. Sergeant Muthan definitely deserves a raise for how he manages the inmates and their needs and emotions - certainly not an easy task by any means. I'm sure Graceson was glad that Sergeant Muthan was the one in the room with him when he was calling his daughter! I wish all the guys well from the bottom of my heart - may you one day read this comment when you've been released, and remember that your community is here to support you in your continuing journey away from crime and towards reintegration to our society. ♥

I met ISKANDAR inside when I serve my 59day in prison, he is a good guy to chat with and very friendly... I hope he is doing well in everything

I hope Graceson's daughter watches this episode. Please, CNA, can you contact his daughter to alert her specially to this episode? I think it will mean a lot to her to know how much her dad loves and cares for her, and that she's not alone in this world.

I was almost moved to tears when I see Rusdi’s mom hug him upon his release. And also the moment when Graceson’s daughter calling her dad PaPa. Indeed family is the very one thing people miss the most when behind bars. Hopefully this series can serve as a reminder to the society at large that crime does not pay. Beside thanking CNA, we also wanna thank Prison Service for granting the permission to allow the production of this wonderful series. Thanks a million. We’ll done CNA.

This whole entire documentary make me realise that we shouldn't take the smallest thing for granted and always be thankful for every thing and choose your path wisely ❤️

To everyone on the series, especially Rusdi, if you're reading this, best wishes and I hope you and your families can heal. May you never reenter prison and stay on the right path!

Iskandar has come a long way and has done really well. Not many of us can cramp an entire 4-year syllabus into a single year whilst lacking resources like tuition and timely remedial classes from teachers. I sincerely wish him all the best, and hope he will be able to find a stable job and stay clean for the rest of this life.

I hope Rusdi will appreciate his mother more and not rely on her financially. After all the pain he put her through, she is his priority to take care of. All the best to all the inmates on this documentary.

Let's go Iskandar!!!! Rooting for his improvement in citizen behaviour when he gets released. I know that he will work very hard, but I hope that he can successfully get a diploma in logistics. Honestly with this documentary, I'm hoping more employers can let down their guards when they think to hire and give such people new chances in the society. Please.🙌🏼

What an *EXCELLENT* 4-part series. Kudos to the Prisons Service and the CNA production team for making this. Loads of lessons and insights here for all. I teared up more than once. Boon Keng, Iskandar, Rusdi, Graceson and Khai - thanks for letting us into your souls. It must have taken a lot to open up to the public that way. We will never forget it. May you all have peace, balance and success in your lives always!!!!

wow i love iskandar’s character. he has an amazing attitude and he even wants to help others who were at the same position as him. i have some mad respect for that man !! i think graceson is a lovely man too. he really wants the best for his daughter and he wants to make changes for better too. Kudos to all the prisoners.. I hope their lives will be filled with more hope & happiness after their release

Cried a few times watching this episode especially during the call between Graceson and his daughter.. I could hear how much his daughter must have missed him when she uttered "papa". Hopefully Graceson keeps his promise to always be with his family. Also happy for Iskandar for achieving satisfactory results! It was heartwarming to see Khai providing peer support. Wish Boon luck on passing the assessment and grant early release. Last but not least, sending good wishes to Rusdi, i hope he's adapting well outside. Thank you CNA for this wholesome series.

As much as we hope they won't go back to prison anymore, we as a society too need to give them a chance to adapt and change. Would be great to know how Rusdi is getting on now :)

Iskandar scored better than I did for Math and I had all the tuition in the world! He's going to do great things when he's released, I know it.

7:43 i cried buckets 😭😭😭 i truly hope his daughter will all be okay and for Graceson to be back in her arms 😭

There were many touching moments as mentioned by others. One particular moment that stood out for me was when Khai volunteered to be a peer supporter to his fellow prison inmate. Giving Khai the opportunity to be a peer supporter is an empowering and encouraging initiative. However, knowing that Khai made full use of that opportunity to listen to, empathise with, provide advice and even make jokes with his fellow inmate is even more heartwarming. These moments of having someone to positively connect with in their isolation can seem so simple, yet impactful for a person’s mental well-being. This is especially after knowing Khai’s heartbreaking childhood and how far he has come since then, to make the best out of his current situation and be able to help others. Many kudos too to the police officers that interacted respectfully with the inmates. Being firm yet respectful is a difficult balance and a skill. The police officers and psychologists also gave them a safe space to share their struggles and provide them advice and assistance. I sincerely wish Khai, Iskandar, Boon Keng, Graceson and Rusdi all the best in their journey, with all its ups and downs!

This series should be made a must-watch to all youth-at-risk.

So proud of Iskandar. He's so likeable and hope he gets his degree with flying colours. Rooting for you!

accidentally clicked the first ep and now here I am to the last part. I cried during Graceson's phone call with his daughter, I know how much a struggle it is not having your father around while growing up. I'm also rooting for Iskandar, this guy is so grateful and optismistic! I hope he can do all his plans after his release and inspire others. such an interesting series, I was so amazed with their facilities and the programs for inmates, kudos also to the officers and psychologists!

So proud of Iskandar for his O level results!!! Especially his English omg! I also cried when Graceson was speaking to his daughter :') when she said papa and started crying omg... really hope he is able to step up and be a great father once he's released!

i’m really happy for rusdi’s release. i really hope he lives his best life ever and doesn’t come back (to jail). i wish good luck to all of the other inmates

Really like how cna follow thru this over months. From taking exams to release of results etc. v nice effort. Kudos

An excellent series overall covering a large variety of aspects of prison life and its rehabilitation programs. Fantastic Work CNA.

I spent a two year sentence in a US prison as a result of addiction. That feeling of being called for release, the thick emotion that comes with hearing your name, is something I needed to remember. I have turned my life around considerably and work at an addiction treatment center, but to remember what it was like to live in a concrete box was something I needed today. To those on camera and off who are suffering from addiction or inside those walls... there is hope. There is a way to move forward and thrive. The suffering can crystallize the vision of the things that are good and true. The sun can shine on your life again.

I've teared up so much while watching all 4 parts of this eye-opening documentary. All the best to Iskandar, Rusdi, Boon Keng, Graceson and Khai for your future plans. Hope to hear more about their progress sooner/ later.

Officer : Ok pack all your items, oh it's packed already This had me 😂😂😂

Graceson’s conversation with his daughter made me tear up, but i couldn’t help but chuckle when boon kheng tried to hug the officer. I really feel for all of the inmates, and hope they’ll have the chance to turn over a new leaf.

Not an understatement to say that I am totally captivated watching every single episode, and when this final episode comes to an end, my heartbeat nearly stops hoping the sharings can continue just for another minute. It is my sincere prayer wishing these 4 gentlemen will receive all the support from the community at large, hold their heads high when they face the intense pressure outside prison, and may even return to the prison as a volunteer counselor working alongside these outstanding prison officers in rehabilitating the inmates. Every story featured here is just so heartwrenching and their sharings so authentic, totally unpretentious in front of the camera, I salute their courage in bearing their vulnerability which offers invaluable learning points for the public. Thanks to CNA for your oscar-class production and our prison officers, psychologists...whole "village" for your selfless dedication to reforming the inmates. Salute!

Okay can we talk about Iskandar’s result?! Wow. He freaking ACED it. Even English that he was a nervous wreck about, he managed to get a C6. A1, B3 in accounting and maths? He must have studied really really hard, especially considering learning at this age. I’m rooting for him so much.😭.

wow im soo amazed at iskandar. would like to hire him as an accountant for my company

After this 4 part doccumentary, i can better understand that its not just about cops and crims....a Prisoner's Life in a prison is not just about facing cops at every instance but also facing therapist, medics....counsellors and facilitators who would ensure they are living a humane life in the prison. Yes, i agree a leopard cant change its spots but if there was a moral thing to be accomplished...It is to give them the chance to at least enable a change rather than just letting them accept the life of crime...they probably grew up within, mixed with and lived with.

I feel so invested in these guys now, and the staff. I hope we see another series. Thank you, and good luck guys, rooting for you. Rusdi, if you read this, be good and look after your mama

To those guys who were in there and made it out transformed, each of you is a hero in your life. I'm particularly touched by Graceson and and Rusdi. Iskandar's sterling performance in POA was especially heart-warming. Yes, "we're all rooting for you!"

My favourite is Iskandar. Even thou he had to serve a long sentence, he has dreams and want to study and be better. Next is graceson, and I hope he can repent for his family.

Rooting for all of them - hoping that with societal support they can make the right choices and see the light in life ❤️

I am so touched by this episode.. I cried on the part when Graceson called his daughter, when Iskandar received his O level and did so well, when Boon Keng going for his interview in hope to get job placement and when Rusdi released from prison.. The sight of seeing sunlight shined onto to him and the hug with his mum. Really enjoyed this series! All of them look so great in their own !

My sister is a staff at the SPS. After watching this documentary, I am so proud of her! This is a very meaningful and purposeful job.

would love to see the women’s prison too! very insightful series!

Rusdi's story is a journey of reflection, redemption, and of rediscovering himself. I sincerely wish him the best.

I want inmates to know that we are rooting for their success. As the series progressed, I became emotionally involved in their stories. I really hope that they can succeed on the outside and don't end up in prison again. This was such a fantastic series. It really gave me a much better understanding of the prison system in Singapore.

I hope the prison officers could help to convey to the featured inmates how many people are deeply moved by their stories and we are all rooting for them! Hope that they will truly turn over a new leaf and wishing them success in life!

This is such a great series. I hope we can see more of these and I hope everything goes well with Graceson and his family. Also I hope Rusdi will be on the good track now. I wish the best for other inmates as well.

I don't know where to start, I had this documentary recommended to me by the UKposts algorithm since I watch prison documentaries. Started watching the first part of this documentary four days ago then continuing it with the second part. I was so engaged with this documentary that I was waiting for the remaining parts to be uploaded. Yesterday I have watched the third part and when I opened UKposts today and saw that the fourth and final part of this documentary was uploaded just 28 minutes ago , I immediately wore my earbud and watched the documentary even though my phone was low bat. Its been a long time since i felt very engaged to a documentary, I learned multiple life lessons from watching this perfect and detailed documentary. I sincerely hope Boon Keng , Khai , Graceson , Rusdi , Iskandar and every inmate and non inmates to not fall into the dark ways and that they will find peace and happiness in life . Salute to everyone in Changi Prison for all of the programs and guidance given to every inmate. Congratulations to Rusdi on your release enjoy your time in the outside world. Thank you CNA for this wonderful documentary, I do hope you extend this series and give an update on these 5 inmates in the future.

that father daughter phone call was a tear jerker… wishing all these inmates well!

When graceson managed to talk to his daughter, not only he in tears, me also in tears.

This whole series is the best one done by CNA thus far. It was top notch!

This series deserves an award! Looking forward to more of real/humanity series from the producer!

He hoped to get an "E8" and feared for a "F9", but ended up getting a "C6" for English Language. I am very happy for him.

I cried at the end honestly so nice to see the appreciation he has for freedom, something we all take for granted and never think twice about it. I really hope you will be doing a lot more prison documentaries please it was so good and made me realise how important life is even more. Any chance of a follow up on the Rushdi who left at the end maybe a few months later to see how he is doing that guy is such an amazing person as well.

I'm so proud of Iskandar and the rest of the men, they showed to us that its never too late to change for a better. These people needs an acceptance in the community once they released from the prison. I hope they will make a follow up documentaries to these people once they are outside. KUDOS to CNA for a wonderful documentaries.

Great series by CNA, really enjoyed it. It is interesting to see life through the perspectives of the different inmates. All the best to the inmates for their future endeavors.

This was such a pleasant watching experience, with so much feelings/emotions for me to process. Thank you to these men for allowing us to sorta get close and personal with them, the production team and SPS. I’ve never given any care or thought about inmates or after their release. This series has shown me that they’re just like me, we have our insecurities and demons, we sin as well. I found myself being able to relate to their situations and feelings to an extent. I sincerely wish them the best and hope that they would be able to find their goal/purpose in life and try to live their best lives for themselves. In the end, we only have 1 life to live and just gotta try to make the best of the limited time we have ☺️

I binged watching this series tonight from part 1 and part 4 conveniently uploaded as soon as I finished part 3. I wholeheartedly wish each inmate to achieve tranquility and success. Graceson, I hope you and your family reunited well, they are your strengths. Boon Keng, I hope you can get through it, stay strong. Rusdi, stay focused on your goals even when it gets more challenging out there. Iskandar, I am proud of your academic achievements and growth shown here, I wish you success in your journey to contribute to Singaporean society. Lastly, thank you to the prison officers and staff who becomes part of these indviduals journey and thank you to the production crew for capturing these valuable insights. (I am just another internet stranger who wishes the best for you all)

Every time I see your notification, my happy time begins and I am really exited to watch it.

This series is so eye opening and heartwarming at the same time. Just like how it changed my perception, I hope the general public will be more accepting towards ex offenders. I hope as a society we can make progress towards this issue of discrimination towards them. CNA should definitely cover more of the inmates’ stories.

Such a well presented series . Heartbreaking to view Graceson’s phone call. Iskander is inspiring and I hope Rusdi is doing well . A big thank you to all inmates and prison staff who contributed to this eye opening series .

This series is such an amazing and eye opening series. It is amazing to see how organized and disciplined the Singapore Prison Service is and what is expected of the inmates. It is great seeing staff like Sergeant Muthan who really cares about the inmates. I am wishing all the inmates featured in this series the best of luck!

this series is so well done!! Hope to see more in the future

Also to Graceson’s daughter if you are watching: Know that your Papa loves you a lot!! And we are also rooting for your papa to go back to you safely and become a better man☺️

Never thought that I’d be this interested in a series like this, but here I am on the last part wishing there was more. I really did enjoy this series and I hope to see more.

CNA, you deserve an award for this series. And Boon Keng, Graceson, Rusdi, Khai, Iskandar, and many others still inside using this time to get their lives back on track are all champions for trying. I hope we as a society can look past the past and give them their second chances.

I am impressed by the systematic approach Rusdi took in spending his time exercising in the cell and on the books, wishing him all the best when he is released

This serie was so interesting. I loved being able to see things from the convict point of view but also how the jail's staff has such an important effect on the whole situation. I really hope the best for everyone as we saw them go thru different stage. Thank you for this documentary!

After watching this documentary, I really get a bigger insight on how prison is really like inside. This documentary has really opened my views, so thank you very much CNA for taking the effort to make such a wonderful piece of work. I really hope everything goes well for the people interviewed and I look forward to more series like these!

Excellent job with this documentary, CNA. Most importantly I have much respect for the inmates who agreed to be so candid and vulnerable for the cameras. Wishing all the very best.

To Iskanda, my family literally cheered for your O level results! Your turn around story is inspiring. Keep it up! Thank you CNA for the wonderful show. Now I look at the inmates differently.

Brilliant documentary series, I expect many awards and nominations in the near future. I hope CNA Insider has many more such documentaries in store because I'm going to stick around :))

CNA please... the demand is obvious we need more of this!!!

10/10 for this series! Hope they will change for the better, stay strong and have hope! Choked up when Graceson's daughter said "papa".

Great job CNA for this docu-series! Thank you Boon Keng, Graceson, Khai, Rusdi and Iskandar for sharing a part of your life with us. Definitely covered emotional (e.g. Graceson's conversation with his daughter), and empowering moments (e.g. Khai's peer counselling with fellow inmate). Heartfelt congratulations to Rusdi on his release, and Iskandar for a job well done in O Levels! Also wishing Boon Keng all the best with his interview results, hopefully he'll be granted community service for his remaining term.

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I was tearing when Graceson’s daughter answer his call. All the best to you guys. 🙏🏻

I don’t know about others, but I really feel Iskandar, he had been working so hard since episode 2 and 3. I’m so glad I see he got what he deserved on the result. And... I actually legitimately smile like I’m one of his family, in front of the screen watching this! Hope some employer hire him and grant him a work after his release, he worked so hard for his second chance! If I’m in Singapore, I’ll be the employer!

graceson's call made me cry... also boon keng is too cute for asking a hug from the officer !!!!!!!! all the best to the inmates especially those who are being released this year! can't wait for them start a new chapter of their life !! also thank you cna team for this !! truly appreciate your hardwork !!

boon keng just want his hug man :(

Boon Keng is so adorable!! This series has got to be one of rhe most informative and insightful one done so far :) Thank you to these precious inmates, prison Singapore and CNA!

*Well done CNA all 4 episodes are truly well produced and so informative but Part 2 and 3 are of the best highlights*

graceson , i felt for you bro. hope you come out of this a better man. be there for her and your family. all the best.

This is truly heartwarming to watch, knowing the inmates are determined to get back on the right path and not disappoint their loved ones. Your daughter, son, spouse and parents will be proud of you! Truly wish them all the best. As for Rusdi, welcome back to society. It can be difficult trying to readjust and integrate back into society, and society can be brutal at times, but I hope you don’t give up and definitely not go back to your old ways. It may get frustrating at times dealing with difficult people, but things WILL get better over time and you are going to get through this with a little bit of patience and determination. You can do this 💪

1 of the best documentaries i had ever watched. Well done iskandar for your O level, continue with your hard work! As for graceson, when he made the phone call with her daughter, the first voice 'papa' from his daughter in a tearing tone, almost got me cry.

I really enjoyed this series. Well done!!! can you produce more episodes inside this prison?

Will be nice to film prisoners after release. How’s their lives, did they find a job etc. like a follow up.

this has been such an insightful series! thank you cna for such a good documentary!! i hope in the future we could get a similar one, maybe a women's prison, or an updated short video about the changi women's prison, like how they deal with periods or maybe pregnancy? It would be very interesting as well!

thank you for this amazing documentary, i hope it was as life changing for them as it was for us. i couldnt help but cry when graceson spoke to his daughter. it was truly a tragedy

Really good series, watching it on the date they come out and enjoyed it thoroughly, love the perspectives that they give us, especially from the inmates and officers POV inside

Ive been down a rabbit hole on UKposts on prison systems in other countries, and I have to say, Singapore is doing a great job (if these videos are as they seem and there’s nothing outright nastier). The cells are clean, not over-crowded and prisoners have plenty of time to reflect on what they’ve done in humane conditions (even if they have to sleep on the cold hard floor). There’s less violence and a lot more intervention from psychologists and guards. Prisoners can even go to school. Really appreciate our prison system and it’s angle towards integrity and rehabilitation. Of course, those incarcerated still have a difficult time and need to do their time - but I’m just happy to see that the prison system at least cares about their rehabilitation

To Iskandar’s family/relatives, please let him know that Im so proud of his efforts and diligence. Well done!

Thank you all for your willingness to share with us life behind the maximum security ! This is such a wonderful documentary to watch with my family . This is unlike other prison documentaries, it shows us that they just deserve more love, care and understanding from family and also general public . I wish I can contribute some help to let all of them get back to society faster and better with positivity. Not forgetting some of their supportive family members , they also deserved a pat on their back .

I waited for this series to be complete... And i am amazed on Singapore's care to the prisoners... Truly caring and thoughtful

Really great documentary. All the best to Rusdi and other inmates still serving their sentence!