"Dreams Beyond The Border" 2009
An Independent Documentary Short by Jessica Szeto
- Inadequate labour opportunities in parts of South Asia drive millions of women to leave their home countries every year. This documentary takes a look at migrant domestic workers who hope for a better future for themselves and their families. -
Shot On Location in Manila, Philippines and Hong Kong
Music: "Castles!" - Forest City Lovers
Winner: Hot Docs Documentary Festival: (Youth) DocIt! Showcase Award (May 09)
http://www.hotdocs.ca/index.php/audience/youth/docit/
Many thanks to all those who supported this documentary!! Mila, Cora, Gold, Surami, Hilda and many more. Thank you so much.
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vhotwheelsv 11 months ago
I have to say that this short doc has inspired my last proposal for a short in Colombia. i like the way you leave a lot of messages in the viewer without going much into the detail. Well done!
mebrightside8126 1 year ago
I am impressed by your film and editing and also vocal acting. Thumbs up. thank you
kronic0071 1 year ago
THIS IS SO FUCKING GOOD! AHH!
mikechen92 2 years ago
you rock jessica!!
PlayColours 2 years ago
wow jess
i am soo proud of you!
This inspires me to no end. Keep up the good work!
ep00n 2 years ago
Great work Jess Szeto (:
Your work is truly inspirational.
pogface 2 years ago
WHOA,jess!
its such an awesome documentary!!!
i think those immigrant workers in HK really really derserve our deepest sympathy
thx so much for drawing ppl's attentions to those underprivileged workers
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lzy402004 2 years ago