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a film by Joric P. Raquiza.

Based on true stories. These Five Filipino overseas contract workers tell a plot contrary to what is perceived as ordinary and looked on the sunny side of life and work abroad in rose-colored glasses.

Based on true stories. These Five Filipino overseas contract workers tell a plot contrary to what is perceived as ordinary and looked on the sunny side of life and work abroad in rose-colored glasses.

The film portrays the true stories of Filipinos, who, due to poverty in their country, are forced to go abroad to look for work, hoping they would find a better life.

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Inspired by true events, Margo who is a young mother and her best friend Faye are forced to cling to the edge of a knife so they could travel to the United Kingdom. They plan to work there even without a work permit and with only six months visa, time is running out and they may face the risk of deportation.

Janno, the filmmaker, captures mundane but distanced moments at home with his retired OFW father, Michael. As the father-son attempt to rekindle their veiled relationship, years of pent-up sentiment gushes out, revealing the key to their long-awaited reconnection.

From the inside of a balikbayan box, a daughter plays a video game system gifted to her by her father. She recalls the days before her father went overseas due to the lack of stable and livable employment and the ongoing drug war in the country. A meditation on parental bonds and the OFW experience from a child’s perspective.

Noy Pillora, once a Filipino rock legend, now lives in the slums of Tel-Aviv and works as a cleaner. At the age of 61, he picks up his old guitar and dares to dream of a new future.

Four young criminals are planning a heist against a racecourse and in order to obtain a seed capital they rob a gambling den. They celebrate the successful heist by throwing a party but it turns out to be a lot of disagreement within the group.

Åsa-Nisse has found a new job as forest ranger at count Malcolms estate Segerstad.

Åsa Nisse compilation from other movies.

Roxette was the first non English speaking band, that was invited to play at MTV Unplugged. They recorded their show in Sweden early in 1993. They played at the Stockholm Circus. Set list: 01. The Look - 02. Queen Of Rain - 03. Hotblooded - 04. I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Loved You) - 05. It Must Have Been Love - 06. Fingertips - 07. Heart Of Gold - 08. Church Of Your Heart - 09. Listen To Your Heart - 10. Here Comes The Weekend - 11. Joyride - 12. So You Wanna Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star - 13. Watercolours In The Rain [Originally Unaired] - 14. Cry [Originally Unaired]

Considering that Roxette is one of Scandinavia's most successful acts ever, it's about time a documentary on their phenomenal career sees the light of day. And considering that the group played in front of 1.5 million people in 46 countries during their sensational comeback tour 2011-2012, it's about time for a concert film that shows where this magnificently rejuvenated group stands today.

Filmed in Globen, Stockholm, Sweden November 16, 2001.

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Roxette's first major worldwide tour "Join The Joyride 1991 - 92" brought them to 4 continents where over 1,5 million people enjoyed their 108 shows. In "Live-Ism", join Roxette live on stage in Sydney, Australia and enjoy an exclusive look at the scenes. As a special bonus, the video of the hit single "How Do You Do!" taken from the "Tourism" album is also included. Filmed at the Entertainment Centre, Sydney, Australia December 13, 1991.