A Filipino migrant has been living and working in Israel for 10 years. Without a residence permit, in a country with very harsh law enforcement, she is only free to move around the house and the garden where she works. She has a special bond with her pet, a tortoise.
Also in this combined programme
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Obreras saliendo de la fábrica
An atmospheric portrait of four women who leave the factory where they work to go to the beach. -
Hotel California
Portrait of a Chinese refugee in France with a surprising twist. Nominated for the Prix UIP Rotterdam. -
Film details
- Countries of production
- Israel, United Kingdom
- Year
- 2005
- Festival edition
- IFFR 2006
- Length
- 19'
- Medium/Format
- Betacam SP PAL
