Film Lens
When Strangers Re-Unite focuses on three Filipino families who face the difficulties of rebuilding their lives in Canada after years of separation due to labor migration. The film is part of a trilogy that examines the effects of labor migration, with previous installments including Brown Women Blond Babies and Modern Heroes Modern Slaves. It provides a detailed look at the experiences of Filipino women who migrate to Canada as domestic workers, often leaving their children behind.
The documentary shows the isolation these women endure while working in Canada, where they spend years cooking, cleaning, and caring for others. Despite the challenges, they send a significant portion of their wages back home, maintaining hopes of reuniting with their families. This film captures the emotional and social dynamics of migration and the sacrifices made by these women for a better future.
Why Watch
- •Meet Filipino families rebuilding their lives in Canada.
- •Find out how domestic workers support families back home.
- •See the emotional impact of long-term separation.
Did You Know
•Thousands of women enter Canada as domestic servants each year.
•Most of these domestic workers come from the Philippines.
•Many of these women leave their children behind for years.
•The film is the third part of a trilogy on labor migration.
Perfect For
Filipino immigration storiesLabor migration issuesDomestic worker experiences