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Becoming Labrador

Rohan Fernando, Tamara Segura & Justin Simms
2018 | 1 h 10 min

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In the stark Labrador interior, a growing number of Filipino workers have recently landed in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, travelling halfway around the world for jobs they hope will offer their families new opportunities and a better life. Becoming Labrador follows a handful of those women and men as they make a place for themselves in Labrador while dealing with the unexpected costs of living far from their family.

Awards and distinctions

  • Jury’s Special Mention
    Labor Film Festival, Buenos Aires
    2019