Ilo Ilo directed by Anthony Chen tells the story of
a ten year old obstinate and mischievous boy Jiale. His parents soon hire
Terry, a Filpino diplomat maid to take care of Jiale and his pregnant mother.
Terry finds very difficult to adjust with the guy as he is very naughty. She
looks after the boy in everything- bathing, eating and taking him to school.
She is often scolded by his mother for his childish pranks. But she does not
take those things to heart as she also has a child whom she has left home.
Eventually she wins the trust of Jiale. He becomes so intimate with her.
Owing to some financial difficulties, his parents
plan to send Terry back. Jiale could not believe this decision as he finds
comfort with her in everything. All his efforts to cancel the decision were in
vain. The movie comes to an end with Jiale and parents bidding adieu to Terry.
He cuts a small lock of hair from her. He cherishes the stinking smell in it as
it was the mark of her presence.
The film, though presented through the mouthpiece
of a little boy has the innocence of childish life. The fact which attracted me
most was the boy’s caring and sharing attitude towards the maid irrespective of
her caste and creed. The writer depicted the bond between Terry and Jiale with
utmost sincerity and originality.
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