Ilo Ilo (2013)

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Set in Singapore during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis, the acclaimed drama film Ilo Ilo chronicles the complex relationship between the Lim family and their newly arrived Filipino maid, Teresa. Like many foreign domestic workers, Teresa travels to the city in search of a better life. However, her sudden presence in the household initially worsens the already strained relationship within the family. Amidst the tension, Jiale, the young and troublesome son, starts to form a unique and unexpected bond with Teresa. As the devastating economic effects of the regional financial crisis begin to loom over the household, Teresa soon becomes an unspoken, essential part of the family. This moving story beautifully captures the struggles of connection, adjustment, and survival during a turbulent era.

Country: Other Asia

Status: Completed

Released: 2013

Genre:Drama