Before the Flight
Filipino domestic helpers, known as ates, navigate the emotional challenges of separation from their families while stuck abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Synopsis
Filipino domestic helpers, known as ates, navigate the emotional challenges of separation from their families while stuck abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Synopsis
In Before the Flight, Kiwi Chan Teng Teng follows Filipino domestic helpers, known as ates, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Stuck abroad due to travel restrictions, these women maintain their daily routines while grappling with separation from their families. The film depicts their limited free time spent on activities that offer comfort and connection, reflecting the emotional challenges faced by migrant workers amid a global crisis.
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