In 1997, during the Asian financial crisis, Teresa, a Filipina newly arrived in Singapore in search of a better life, becomes the Lim family’s maid. Her presence in the family worsens their already strained relationship. Jiale, the young and troublesome son, starts to form a unique bond with Teresa, who soon becomes an unspoken part of the family.
Winner of the Caméra d’Or prize for best directorial debut at the Cannes Film Festival.
Ilo Ilo
2013
General Audiences
99 min.
Fiction
Singapore
Colorido
Anthony Chen
Anthony Chen
Benoit Soler
Hoping Chen, Joanne Cheong
Koh Jia Ler, Angeli Bayani, Chen Tian Wen, Yeo Yann Yann
Ang Hwee Sim, Yuni Hadi
Fisheye Pictures
Memento Films International
Esfera Cultural
www.iloilomovie.com
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