In 90s Singapore, the friendship between Filipino nursemaid Teresa and her young charge Jiale makes waves in a family, while the Asian recession hits the region.
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| Yann Yann Yeo | ... |
Hwee Leng
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| Tian Wen Chen | ... |
Teck
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| Angeli Bayani | ... |
Terry
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| Jia Ler Koh | ... |
Jiale
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Peter Wee | ... |
Discipline Master
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Jo Kukathas | ... |
School Principal
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Naomi Toh | ... |
English Teacher (Mrs Ong)
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Stephanie Kiong | ... |
Teacher
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Jia Min Chantel Teo | ... |
Teacher
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Zhi Fang Xu | ... |
Teacher
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Sea Moi Lee | ... |
Teacher
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James Ng | ... |
Teacher
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Sook Fen Wong | ... |
Teacher
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Siow Phing Tan | ... |
Teacher
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Aizuddiin Nasser | ... |
Teacher
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Kamal Bin Abdul Rahim | ... |
Teacher
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Delwin Neo | ... |
Fat Boy
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Bai Cheng Pow | ... |
Prefect
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Wei Ren Lian | ... |
Classmate
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Wei Jun Lian | ... |
Classmate
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Jie Ren Ching | ... |
Classmate
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Zaren Lee | ... |
Classmate
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Keith Soh | ... |
Classmate
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Ethan Tay | ... |
Classmate
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Dickman Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Kieron Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Audemars Neo | ... |
Classmate / Neighbourhood Kid
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Calvin Keng | ... |
Classmate
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Alexander Tang | ... |
Classmate
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Shu Teck Ko | ... |
Classmate
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Benjamin Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Jovian Kee | ... |
Classmate
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Wei Feng Lim | ... |
Classmate
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Marcus Yong | ... |
Classmate
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Daryl Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Mao Xian Wooi | ... |
Classmate
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Zaccary Lee | ... |
Classmate
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Rey Ang | ... |
Classmate
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Roy Ang | ... |
Classmate
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Joshua Khoo | ... |
Classmate
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Guo Yang Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Vayden Lam | ... |
Classmate
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Zhen Kai Chia | ... |
Classmate
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Bing Xuan Chia | ... |
Classmate
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Zhong Sing Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Ryan Tan | ... |
Classmate
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Kafai Tang | ... |
Classmate
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Shao En Lim | ... |
Classmate
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Jia Jian Ng | ... |
Classmate
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James Yap | ... |
Classmate
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Nicholas Seng | ... |
Classmate
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Keith Chua | ... |
Classmate
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Zhong Xian Ong | ... |
Classmate
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Muhammad Irfan | ... |
Classmate
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Ryan Pinto | ... |
Classmate
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Ahmad Mirza Bin Mohammad | ... |
Classmate
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Faizzah Ely Bte Abdullah | ... |
Classmate
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Rasikeshewarad | ... |
Classmate
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Daniel Buono | ... |
Classmate
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Aaron Jacob Buono | ... |
Classmate
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Wui Seng Cheong | ... |
Deceased Grandpa
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Grace Jean Cruz | ... |
Maid Next Door
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Jennyfer C. Yesca | ... |
Teresa's Sister (voice)
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Pamela Wildheart | ... |
Salon Owner
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Judee Bendiola | ... |
Hairdresser
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Dickie Jade | ... |
Salon Customer
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Angel Sadaya Miel | ... |
Salon Customer
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Cynthia Esperida | ... |
Salon Customer
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Faguingas Odemar | ... |
Salon Customer
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Marlon Gavino R. Villa | ... |
Salon Customer
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Gladys Malimban Aguilar | ... |
Salon Customer
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Siew Khim Yeo | ... |
Grandmother
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Kelvin Ho | ... |
Elder Brother
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| Kelly Lim | ... |
Elder Sister-in-Law
(as Kelly Lim Lt)
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Elena Chia | ... |
Elder Sister
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George Chew | ... |
Elder Brother-in-Law
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Zelda Tatiana Ng | ... |
Younger Sister
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Leng Yong Goh | ... |
Younger Brother-in-Law
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Ricky Ong | ... |
Younger Brother
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Georgia Fun | ... |
Younger Brother's Girlfriend
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Huan Wen Cheng | ... |
Grandchild
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Ee Seng Quek | ... |
Grandchild
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Nigel Tan | ... |
Grandchild
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Yong Sheng Yeow | ... |
Grandchild
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Joanne Lee | ... |
Grandchild
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Fabian Khiew | ... |
Grandchild
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Chloe Tan | ... |
Grandchild
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Farida Yuni Lianaciah | ... |
Indonesian Maid
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Nancy Tay | ... |
Waitress
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Vinnie Mok | ... |
Waitress
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Patrick Yeo | ... |
Mother's Manager
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Jo Kwek | ... |
Mother Colleague (Lisa)
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Ching Kai Chia | ... |
Mother's Colleague
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Su Yun Van | ... |
Mother's Colleague
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Ivan Chong | ... |
Mother's Colleague
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Catherine Neo | ... |
Mother's Colleague
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Sharon Liew | ... |
Mother's Colleague
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Chun Guang Dai | ... |
Factory Worker
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Ivan Choong | ... |
Factory Worker
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Jack Tan | ... |
Factory Worker
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Ah Kau Che | ... |
Factory Worker
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Chiong Ngian Lim | ... |
Factory Worker
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Kim Hock Yap | ... |
Factory Worker
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Qu Zu | ... |
Factory Worker
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John Alfie Manoj Kumar | ... |
Factory Worker
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Ravin Thiruchelvam | ... |
Factory Worker
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Gim Goh | ... |
Jimmy Goh
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Donovon Lee | ... |
IT Manager
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Michael Hadrievic Chua | ... |
Subordinate
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Chwee Yin Chong | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Yungi Siew | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Juay Siang Chua | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Joanne Phang | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Samson Wong | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Eric Low Yw | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Eleanor Song | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Wai Han Kwok | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Jack Ngu | ... |
IT Company Worker
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Michael Foong | ... |
Job Interviewer
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Patrick Ong | ... |
Suicide Man
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Yi Chee Peh | ... |
Policeman
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Daryl Nah | ... |
Policeman
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Yane Tan | ... |
Suicide Man Widow
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Ryan Tan Kf | ... |
Suicide Man Son
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Ah Seng Lee | ... |
Taoist Priest
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Kah Chong Teo | ... |
Taoist Priest
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Ah Lang Foo | ... |
Taoist Priest
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Jong Tsuan Kow | ... |
Taoist Priest
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Jee Kim Lee | ... |
Taoist Priest
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Keng Bun Chew | ... |
Taoist Priest
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Stanley Ng | ... |
Funeral Guest
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Hui Ling Ng | ... |
Funeral Guest
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Yong Le Chua | ... |
Neighbourhood Kid
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Jaylyn Teo | ... |
Neighbourhood Kid
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Jia Xuan Koh | ... |
Neighbourhood Kid
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Jayson Tan | ... |
Neighbourhood Kid
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Eng Keat Lee | ... |
Neighbourhood Kid
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Muhd Syahid Solihin Bin Rosly | ... |
Neighbourhood Kid
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Elvin Lim | ... |
Provision Shop Owner
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Eddie Goh | ... |
Stationery Shop Staff
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Eugene Tan | ... |
Stationery Shop Staff
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Poh Chuan Goh | ... |
Stationery Shop Cashier
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Marlon Villa | ... |
Remittance Agent
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Valentine Matullano Arcao | ... |
Remittance Agent
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Mercedes Bautista | ... |
Remittance Agent
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Ruth Juradas | ... |
Bar Hostess
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Patma K. Tadob | ... |
Bar Hostess
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Hawsin Hasdel Kasim | ... |
Bar Patron
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Md Sipu | ... |
Roadsweeper
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Abdul Kadir | ... |
Poultry Farm Security
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Po Chuan Pang | ... |
Poultry Farm Truck Driver
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Danny Teo | ... |
Scrapyard Owner
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Ai Keow Choo | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Melissa Tan | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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William Ting | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Isaac Jeremiah Chua | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Dominic Isaiah Chua | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Maybelle Wong | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Presley Lim | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Daniel Liew | ... |
Fast Food Outlet Patron
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Wan Sze Tan | ... |
Gynecologist
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Beng Kok Ong | ... |
Doctor
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Chris Tan | ... |
Doctor
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Aileen Kia Hui How | ... |
Hospital Nurse
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Ying Ying Ng | ... |
Hospital Nurse
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Evelyn Balades | ... |
Maid at Hospital
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Bedisa Sim | ... |
Toddler
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Lesley Ong | ... |
Patient
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Desmond Ong | ... |
Patient
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Kee Poh | ... |
Patient
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Tit Liong Ng | ... |
Patient
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Malik Basar | ... |
Airport Security
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Hansel Tan | ... |
TV Documentary (voice)
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Wenhong Huang | ... |
TV News (voice)
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Yan Wei Tan | ... |
Lottery Announcer (voice)
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Directed by
| Anthony Chen | ||
Written by
| Anthony Chen | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Hwee Sim Ang | ... | producer |
| Yan Yan Chan | ... | line producer (as Yanyan Chan) |
| Anthony Chen | ... | producer |
| Wahyuni A. Hadi | ... | producer |
| Wenhong Huang | ... | associate producer |
| Anita Kuan | ... | executive producer |
| Gina Lau | ... | executive producer |
| Sze Hian Leong | ... | executive producer |
| Aik Hock Ng | ... | executive producer |
| Ivan Tan | ... | executive producer |
Cinematography by
| Benoit Soler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Hoping Chen | ||
| Joanne Cheong | ||
Editorial Department
| Shane Bartley | ... | colorist / data conform |
| Junbin Chen | ... | post-production support |
| Dolhathai Chimbantheong | ... | digital intermediate engineer |
| Somboon Chuenura | ... | project manager |
| Christian Cortez | ... | data conform |
| Sayam Doungklin | ... | data conform |
| Fabrizio Pistone | ... | digital intermediate manager |
| Kultida Pungsiripattana | ... | digital intermediate producer |
| Jirasak Reetanont | ... | data conform |
| Broderick Elisha Sim | ... | rotoscope artist |
| Addhasith Sriyotha | ... | data conform |
| Kookeiat Thanakonsuperlark | ... | data quality control |
| Weston Thompson | ... | post-production director |
| Ian Wee | ... | post-production consultant |
| Thanaphon Wichuladawut | ... | data management |
Casting By
| Gayle Hariff | ||
| Chia Meng Koo | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Wee | ||
Makeup Department
| Benedict Choo | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Jolene Kong | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Leong Lim | ... | hair designer: Cinq Salon |
| Joanne Tan | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jan Ho | ... | production manager |
| Elvin Lim | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lim Lay Kuen | ... | assistant director (as Charlotte Lim) |
| Ying Ying Ng | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Fonteyn Ang | ... | props master |
| Georgina Jia Wen Lim | ... | props master |
| Theron Seow | ... | assistant art director (as Timothy Seow Theron) |
| Ravin Thiruchelvam | ... | assistant art director |
| Adelene Wee | ... | props master |
| Ke Liang Yang | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| Jenn Hui Chia | ... | sound recordist |
| Weiming Hu | ... | foley artist |
| Jevin Lim | ... | additional sound recordist |
| Tong Wai See | ... | boom operator |
| Susanna Soon | ... | boom operator |
| Dongsheng Su | ... | foley artist |
| Xiaojun Wang | ... | foley recordist |
| Charlotte Wong | ... | sound assistant |
| Zhe Wu | ... | re-recording mixer / sound designer |
| Teo Wei Yong | ... | adr recordist (as Wei Yong Teo) |
| Lianto Poedijono | ... | post sound assistant (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Hung Ah | ... | stunt driver |
| Guang Yang | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Adam Adbullah | ... | camera assistant / data wrangler |
| Keith Ang | ... | behind the scenes videographer |
| Kenneth Ariken | ... | gaffer (as Kenny Ariken) |
| Malik Basar | ... | key grip |
| Jeremy Chua | ... | focus puller |
| Han | ... | still photographer |
| Daryl Nah | ... | junior grip |
| Miguel V. Nerva | ... | key grip |
| Cindy Soh | ... | best boy |
| Jerrold Spencer | ... | grip |
| Zulkifli Yusof | ... | focus puller |
Casting Department
| Joanne Lee | ... | casting assistant |
| Eileen Loh | ... | casting associate |
| Broderick Elisha Sim | ... | casting assistant |
| Amelia Su | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jolinna Ang | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Shammini G. | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Nelson Lee | ... | wardrobe stylist |
| Gary Sim | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Ruchika Srivastava | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Li Qing Su | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Yaqi Zhuang | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Von Tan | ... | location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Maybelle Wong | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Sean Gan | ... | production assistant |
| Dai Lun Goh | ... | production assistant |
| Kheng Yew Goh | ... | title calligrapher |
| Veronique Enah Ham | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Leow | ... | legal counsel: Gateway Law Corporation |
| Sirin T. | ... | production assistant |
| Jesmen Tan | ... | production coordinator |
| Shalyn Thong | ... | production assistant |
| Yisi Yam | ... | title designer |
| Jennyfer C. Yesca | ... | dialect coach: Ilonggo (as Jennyfer C.S. Yesca) |
| Alex Panagakis | ... | publicist (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Mathieu Amalric | ... | thanks |
| Xavien Ang | ... | thanks |
| Junfeng Boo | ... | thanks |
| Fran Borgia | ... | thanks |
| Varshita Chand | ... | thanks |
| Melissa Chang | ... | thanks |
| Justin Chen | ... | thanks |
| Siak Hong Chen | ... | thanks |
| Siak Khoon Chen | ... | thanks |
| Soon Bin Chen | ... | thanks |
| Soon Kuan Chen | ... | thanks |
| Derrick Chew | ... | thanks |
| Mia Chiang Chia | ... | thanks |
| Lenus Chong | ... | thanks |
| Tze Chien Chong | ... | thanks |
| Sheron R. Dayoc | ... | thanks (as Sheron Dayoc) |
| Andrea De Cruz | ... | thanks |
| Juan Foo | ... | thanks |
| Nicola Gallani | ... | thanks |
| Li San Gek | ... | thanks |
| Gary Goh | ... | thanks |
| Dave Greaves | ... | thanks |
| Guy Hake | ... | thanks |
| Graham V. Hartstone | ... | thanks (as Graham Hartstone) |
| Shuming He | ... | thanks |
| Nurul Hidayah | ... | thanks |
| Peter Howell | ... | thanks |
| Zhi Wei Jow | ... | thanks (as Zhiwei Jow) |
| Michael Kam | ... | thanks |
| Dann Khoo | ... | thanks |
| Eric Khoo | ... | thanks |
| Matthijs Wouter Knol | ... | thanks |
| Birgit Kohler | ... | thanks |
| Chick Mavis Kuang | ... | thanks (as Mavis Kuang Chick) |
| Shan Shui Kwan | ... | thanks |
| Weijie Lai | ... | thanks |
| Rey Lee | ... | thanks |
| Vincent Lee | ... | thanks (as Dr. Vincent Lee) |
| Bk Lim | ... | thanks |
| Christopher Lim | ... | thanks |
| Jaz Lim | ... | thanks |
| Ting Li Lim | ... | thanks |
| Weidong Lin | ... | thanks |
| Sharon Loh | ... | thanks |
| Wan Ping Looi | ... | thanks |
| Sabiruna Mahdzar | ... | thanks |
| Charles Maideen | ... | thanks |
| Camille McCurry | ... | thanks |
| Yov Moor | ... | thanks |
| Jasmine Kin Kia Ng | ... | thanks (as Jasmine Ng) |
| Linda Ng | ... | thanks |
| Malcolm Ngiam | ... | thanks (as Malcolm Ngiam & Family) |
| Red Ngoh | ... | thanks |
| Zheng Kai Ong | ... | thanks |
| Annabelle Pangborn | ... | thanks |
| Tan Pin Pin | ... | thanks (as Pin Pin Tan) |
| Udayan Prasad | ... | thanks |
| Luiz Provin | ... | thanks |
| Kristin Saw | ... | thanks |
| Ian Sellar | ... | special thanks |
| Wai Kuen Tai | ... | thanks |
| Adeline Tan | ... | thanks |
| Bridget Tan | ... | thanks |
| Chee Wee Tan | ... | thanks |
| Felicia Tan | ... | thanks |
| Fong Cheng Tan | ... | thanks |
| Hui Leng Tan | ... | thanks |
| Royston Tan | ... | thanks |
| Kin Yee Tang | ... | thanks |
| Gracie Teo | ... | thanks |
| Terence Teoh | ... | thanks (as Dr. Terence Teoh) |
| Aditya Thayi | ... | thanks |
| Thilagan | ... | thanks |
| Rachel Toh | ... | thanks |
| Herman Van Eyken | ... | thanks |
| Lim Yeow Wai | ... | thanks (as Dr. Yeow Wai Lim) |
| Michelle Wang | ... | thanks |
| Sabrina Yeong | ... | thanks |
| Leonard Yip | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Singapore Film Commission (presents)
- Ngee Ann Polytechnic (presents)
- Fisheye Pictures
Distributors
- Filmarti (2013) (Turkey)
- Epicentre Films (2013) (France) (theatrical)
- Film Movement (2014) (United States) (theatrical) (subtitled)
- Filmware International (2013) (Taiwan) (theatrical)
- Folkets Bio (2013) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Golden Scene (2013) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Golden Village Pictures (2013) (Singapore) (theatrical)
- Good Films (2015) (Spain) (theatrical)
- Madman Entertainment (2013) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Midas Filmes (2013) (Portugal) (theatrical)
- Nikkatsu (2014) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Origin8 Media (2013) (Philippines) (theatrical)
- Playtime (2014) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Soda Pictures (2013) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- trigon-film (2013) (Switzerland) (theatrical)
- ARTE (2016) (Germany) (tv)
- ARTE (2016) (France) (tv)
- La Aventura (2015) (Spain)
- Memento Films International (2013) (World-wide)
- WDR Fernsehen (2015) (Germany) (tv)
- trigon-film (2013) (Switzerland)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cinq Salon (hair design)
- NK Group (additional hair)
- Gateway Law (legal counsel)
- Cameraquip Singapore (production equipment)
- Cinegear (production equipment)
- Widescreen Media (post production partner)
- Shepperton Film Studios (sound mixing/sound re-recording)
- Technicolor Thailand (digital intermediate)
- National Arts Council (NAC) (with the support of)
- Singapore Film Commission (with the support of)
- Tokyo Filmex (with the support of)
- Golden Horse Film Project Promotion (with the support of)
- Festival International du Film de Belfort Entrevues (with the support of)
- Bedok West Primary School (thanks)
- Bukit View Primary School (thanks)
- Chong Zheng Primary School (thanks)
- Corporation Primary School (thanks)
- Damai Primary School (thanks)
- Endeavour Primary School (thanks)
- Evergreen Primary School (thanks)
- Huamin Primary School (thanks)
- Jurong Primary School (thanks)
- Maris Stella High (thanks)
- Mayflower Primar School (thanks)
- Nan Hua Primary School (thanks)
- Nanyang Primary School (thanks)
- Naval Base Primary School (thanks)
- South View Primary School (thanks)
- Tanjong Katong Primary School (thanks)
- Yang Zheng Primary School (thanks)
- Tampines Primary School (thanks)
- Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (thanks)
- Ang Chin Moh Casket (thanks)
- Asia Industrial Gases (thanks)
- Beng Hiang Restaurant (thanks)
- Big Bookshop (thanks)
- Bishan 8 Clinic for Women (thanks)
- Boncafé International (thanks)
- Bottle Tree Seafood (thanks)
- Bren's Currypuff (thanks)
- Caprileo De Aquarius (thanks)
- Catholic Church of Saint Bernadette (thanks)
- Changi Airport Group (thanks)
- Choon Hing Minimart (thanks)
- Cinq Salon (thanks)
- Concern & Cake Bukit Batok (thanks)
- Extra Space Self Storage (thanks)
- HomeTeamNS JOM Clubhouse Balestier (thanks)
- Home (thanks)
- IPC Corporation (thanks)
- Kempas Medical Centre (thanks)
- Land Transport Authority (thanks)
- Lasalle College of The Arts (thanks)
- Lucky Plaza (thanks)
- Ministry of Education (thanks)
- Mun Kai Piano Co. (thanks)
- N & N Agriculture (thanks)
- Nanyang Polytechnic (thanks)
- National Environment Agency (thanks)
- NK Group (thanks)
- The Pinewood Studios Group (thanks)
- Pinoy Express (thanks)
- Platinum Music World Disco Bar (thanks)
- Raffles Medical Group (thanks)
- Raffles Orthopaedic Centre (thanks)
- Redbox Flowers & Gifts (thanks)
- Republic Polytechnic Rexaz (thanks)
- Ricon (thanks)
- Singapore Police Force (thanks)
- Sky Metal (thanks)
- Soh Guan Chuan Auto Supply (thanks)
- Soon Heng Glass (thanks)
- Tampines Town Council (thanks)
- T.H.E. Dance Company (thanks)
- The Glowers (thanks)
- The Substation (thanks)
- Waffletown Singapore (thanks)
- Wen Ken Marketing (thanks)
- Western Casket (thanks)
- Wishtrac House Limited (courtesy: "Chick Hatching" footage)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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... Written by anonymous |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Official submission of Singapore to the Oscars 2014 best foreign language film category. See more » |
| Soundtracks | Kahapon at pag-ibig See more » |
| Quotes |
Hwee Leng:
You will need a cup. [takes out two cups from kitchen cabinet] Hwee Leng: Red or blue? Terry: Red. Hwee Leng: [dismissively] Blue better. Plastic won't break. See more » |