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 unspoken part of the family. This is 1997 and the Asian Financial Crisis is beginning to be felt in the region…
Release Date: 29 August 2013Runtime: 99 min
Stars:
- Angeli Bayani
- James Ng
- Jia Ler Koh
- Jia Min Chantel Teo
- Jo Kukathas
- Muhd Aizuddin Bin Nasser
- Naomi Toh
- Peter Wee
- Sea Moi Lee
- Siow Phing Tan
- Sook Fen Wong
- Stephanie Kiong
- Tian Wen Chen
- Yann Yann Yeo
- Zhi Fang Xu
Director: Anthony Chen