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Ilo Ilo

  • 20132013
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  • 1h 39m
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Ilo Ilo (2013)
Singapore, late 90s. The friendship between the maid Teresa and young boy Jiale ignite the mother's jealousy, while the Asian recession hits the region.
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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.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.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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    • Anthony Chen
    • Anthony Chen
  • Stars
    • Yann Yann Yeo
    • Tian Wen Chen
    • Angeli Bayani
    • Anthony Chen
    • Anthony Chen
  • Stars
    • Yann Yann Yeo
    • Tian Wen Chen
    • Angeli Bayani
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    • 30User reviews
    • 93Critic reviews
    • 85Metascore
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    Angeli Bayani and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)
    Tian Wen Chen, Yann Yann Yeo, and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)
    Tian Wen Chen, Yann Yann Yeo, Angeli Bayani, and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)
    Angeli Bayani and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)
    Angeli Bayani and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)
    Yann Yann Yeo and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)
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    Ilo Ilo (2013)
    Angeli Bayani and Jia Ler Koh in Ilo Ilo (2013)

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    Yann Yann Yeo
    Yann Yann Yeo
    • Hwee Leng
    Tian Wen Chen
    Tian Wen Chen
    • Teck
    • (as Tianwen Chen)
    Angeli Bayani
    Angeli Bayani
    • Terry
    Jia Ler Koh
    Jia Ler Koh
    • Jiale
    Peter Wee
    • Discipline Master
    Jo Kukathas
    • School Principal
    Naomi Toh
    • English Teacher (Mrs Ong)
    Stephanie Kiong
    • Teacher
    Jia Min Chantel Teo
    • Teacher
    Zhi Fang Xu
    • Teacher
    Sea Moi Lee
    • Teacher
    James Ng
    • Teacher
    Sook Fen Wong
    • Teacher
    Siow Phing Tan
    • Teacher
    Aizuddiin Nasser
    • Teacher
    • (as Muhd Aizuddin Bin Nasser)
    Kamal Bin Abdul Rahim
    • Teacher
    Delwin Neo
    • Fat Boy
    Bai Cheng Pow
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      • Anthony Chen
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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Singapore to the Oscars 2014 best foreign language film category.
    • 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.

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    10/10
    In love with Ilo Ilo
    Sincere and heartfelt, this little gem will tug at your heartstrings.

    This film is director Anthony Chen's debut , but it is executed with such finesse one cannot tell just by watching the film alone. A conscious lack of music allows the acting and characters to really shine--- the former never stilted or cheesy (a common problem in local Singaporean films) ; the latter very believable and connectable. From the retro kitchen tiles to the cassette tapes in Teck's old car, the movie paints a vivid picture of life in the 1990s, without explicitly stating it. The director gives the audience freedom to wander, infer and to truly feel, on their own--not just about time and setting, but also the relationships and nuanced emotions of the characters involved. The camera work also deserves praise as many shots are cleverly done and lighted.

    The main story is simple, like a home cooked meal. But like a home cooked meal, it is precious and close to the heart.....I found myself laughing but also really close to tears at certain parts. Growing up in 1990s Singapore, many facets of the movie resonated very strongly with me. But at its core it is a universal human story of love and longing, of growing up and painful goodbyes. The movie will creep up on you, sweep you into it, and hit hard on the emotions.
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      • August 29, 2013 (Singapore)
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      • Fisheye Pictures
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    • 1 hour 39 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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