When Strangers Re-Unite (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1999, When Strangers Re-Unite is a documentary film directed by Marie Boti.
What it’s about. Three Filipino families struggle to rebuild their lives in Canada after years of separation. The third part of a trilogy on the impact of labour migration, including Brown Women Blond Babies and Modern Heroes Modern Slaves.Every year thousands of women enter Canada as domestic servants, the majority of them from the Philippines. Leaving their own children and families behind, they can spend many isolated years cooking, cleaning and caring for others. Sending much of their wages back home, they dream of the day their families can join them.
Who’s in it. When Strangers Re-Unite stars Florchita Bautista.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, When Strangers Re-Unite sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Strangers Re-Unite page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Strangers Re-Unite tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Strangers Re-Unite (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Strangers Re-Unite change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Strangers Re-Unite worth watching?
- When Strangers Re-Unite holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When Strangers Re-Unite?
- When Strangers Re-Unite stars Florchita Bautista.
- When was When Strangers Re-Unite released?
- When Strangers Re-Unite was released in 1999.