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.
Ilo Ilo has a theme which has been covered before on this blog with films such as The Way Home (2002) and Kikujiro (1999), where a young boy is suddenly in the hands of a new caretaker and must come to terms with it. The director of the film has captured a growing friendship perfectly, and you would never guess that you'd hope for these two characters to stay together. A lot of heart in this one.
Genre: Drama
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