Movies and TvShows featuring "overseas-filipino-worker" theme.

Anak follows the story of a Filipino woman named Josie who works as a domestic helper in Hong Kong. She faces challenges abroad and deals with issues of family, love, and identity.

Once a Moth is a drama film set in 1976 about a young soldier who embarks on a journey to seek justice and uncover the truth behind his brother's death in a military base. Along the way, he faces trials and enters a courtroom to fight for what he believes in. The movie also explores themes of emigration, overseas Filipino workers, and the injustices faced by those serving in the military. It touches upon the dark history of martial law in the Philippines and highlights the impact of American presence in the country. The protagonist's struggle for justice is intertwined with personal growth as he navigates through the complexities of the American influence in his homeland.

Tala is a young filipino domestic worker living with a bourgeois family on the north shore of Montreal. As she runs through her daily chores, dealing with the eccentricities of her employers, an unexpected phone call puts her at great risk of getting fired. Shot in a single over-the-shoulder long take, TALA is a satirical drama inspired by Canada's controversial live-in care-givers program.