The Helper

The Helper chronicles diverse stories from Hong Kong s migrant domestic workers, exploring the immense contribution they make to society in the face of heart-breaking separation from their loved ones. The Unsung Heroes, a choir of 50 Filipinas prepare to sing the anthemic I Wish I Could Kiss You Goodnight before an audience of thousands at Hong Kong s Clockenflap music festival. Will they be ready to perform with professionals in time? From Hong Kong s peaks to the top of the world, helper/avid climber Liza attempts to summit Island Peak in the Himalayas for the second time. Is her infectious spirit and determination enough? The film explores the challenges faced by Nurul, a new mother, ensnared within the legal system with only local NGO s helping her to stay afloat. Will she win her fight for justice? The overarching message is a positive one, giving a human face to an often-critiqued community, highlighting their tenacity and countering negativity with uplifting stories of achievement. Written by Joanna Bowers The Helper is a 2017 English-language Documentary movie starring Liza Avelino, Joy Carbonell, Jane Engelmann, Nurul Hidayah, Analyn Guillermo Tapil and Candy Knutzen. The Helper was released on 10th October 2017.
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