Many Singaporeans are unwilling to fill low-skilled jobs in their economy, and therefore the country turns to foreign workers to fill these positions.
Droves of men and women from neighbouring Asian countries make up this transient work force and take up low-paying jobs- most men in the labour market, and women as domestic helpers. Many come looking to save their families from poverty. This invisible population contributes largely to the country's stellar growth and ability to remain competitive in the global economy.
Unforunately, a growing number live on the fringes of Singapore's society, receiving little or no payment from their employers. They face exploitation and suffer physical as well as mental abuse.
Durai & Saro aims to give a face to these men and women, to see them as regular people, and not just commodities in the big picture of Singapore's economy.
OUR MAIN SPONSORS
Apart from our funding from the Singapore Film Commission, we were also very fortunate to receive the kind support from the following people.
Magical Holidays sponsored the air ticket for our main actor, Arul, to come down to Singapore. Welcome Inn very generously sponsored a week's stay for the actor at their establishment in Jalan Besar. Riverwalk Tandoor catered food for the entire production, and we highly recommend their butter chicken!
And finally, all the photos you see on this blog, along with our production stills and images on the poster, would not have been possible without our very talented photographer, Fyrol.
Again, thank you!
Magical Holidays
Riverwalk Tandoor
Welcome Inn, Backpacker's Hostel
Fyrol Photography
