ILO ILO
by Anthony Chen
Synopsis: Set in Singapore, Ilo Ilo chronicles the relationship between the Lim family and their newly arrived maid, Teresa. Like many other Filipino women, she has come to this city in search of a better life. 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 unspolen part of the family. But this is 1997 and the Asian Financial Crisis is beginning to be felt in the region…
Cast: Yeo Yann Yann, Chen Tianwen, Angeli Bayani, Koh Jia Ler.
2013 / Singapore / 99 min
Produced by Fisheye Pictures PTE LTD.
“Filled with sweetness, humour and humanity: so assured and accomplished that it’s hard to believe this is a first feature”
— The Guardian
“Brimming with love, humor and heartbreak”
— Variety
