Seoul Mates

How it feels

A Filipino migrant worker in South Korea and a local man meet and navigate their feelings for each other. The story also touches on the experiences of a transgender character. It is a love story set against the backdrop of life as a foreign worker.

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What happens

Seoul Mates is a 2014 independent romantic comedy film. Directed by Nash Ang, the film is historically the first co-produced feature film between the Philippines and South Korea. Made by the Philippine company OBRA Incorporated and Samsong Entertainment Media Holdings in South Korea, the project was based from a bilingual production setup involving staff and performers from both nations. The film focuses on the experiences of Filipino migrant workers and transgender identity in South Korea, starring Ji Soo alongside Mimi Juareza as the principal characters. It premiered at the Cinema One Originals Film Festival in Manila. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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