A Sri Lankan Tamil family recounts their harrowing experience living in a makeshift migrant camp on Diego Garcia, a secretive UK-US military base. After being rescued at sea, they spent three years in a fenced-off area, striving to educate and entertain their children while facing constant surveillance and limited freedom. The family maintained hope through self-initiated lessons and communal celebrations, but they endured numerous challenges, including poor living conditions and mental health crises. Recently, they were granted relocation to the UK, marking a significant change in their circumstances.