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201957 minPG-13documentary

Together Apart

201957 minPG-13documentary

Two Igorot women from the Cordilleras leave the Philippines to seek work abroad, reflecting on self-hood, belonging, and care in their lives.

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Two Igorot women from the Cordilleras leave the Philippines to seek work abroad, reflecting on self-hood, belonging, and care in their lives.

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Maren Wickwiredirector

Guil Ann Simeoncast

Carren Pacuyancast

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Two women from the Cordilleras in the Philippines leave their homes to find work abroad. They navigate the challenges of migration while reflecting on their identities and connections to family. The film shifts between their current experiences and their hopes for the future. It presents a personal look at the lives of these serial migrants, focusing on themes of belonging and care. "Together Apart" runs for 57 minutes and was released in 2019.

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