Becoming Labrador

A quiet, human documentary that immerses you in the stark beauty of Labrador and the bittersweet resilience of people building new lives far from home.

Directed by

Justin Simms, Rohan Fernando

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Ameurfina Casia

Overview

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 them as they make a place for themselves in Labrador while dealing with the unexpected costs of living far from their family.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Immigration, isolation, family, work

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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