Nanay

    Nanay is a 5 minute documentary following two Filipino Canadians who recount their experiences as children of Filipina migrant workers. Their stories unveil the alienation, confusion, and trauma that impacts immigrant Filipino Canadian families within which mothers are separated from husbands and children for many years because of labour migration and labour export policy.

    Topics Covered
    Alcohol Use Disorder, Cultural Stigma, Immigration
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    Representation
    East Asian, Adult, Immigrant
    Film Style
    Documentary
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    Festivals & Awards

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    Toronto Reel Asian Film Festival

    Official Selection

    2021

    Filmmaker

    Thea Loo

    Thea Loo is a Vancouver-based producer and director with a BFA in Film Production. She develops diverse narratives, including the Filipino-Canadian digital dramedy "Soule." A participant in Reelworld's Producers Program, Thea highlights underrepresented communities, focusing on Asian Canadian experiences. In 2024, she won the Northern Lights Canadian Prize at VIFF for her feature length documentary based on this short.

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