Ilo Ilo

Ilo Ilo (Chinese: 爸妈不在家) is a 2013 Singaporean feature film. The debut work of director Anthony Chen, the film features an international cast, including Singaporean actor Chen Tianwen, Malaysian actress Yeo Yann Yann and Filipino actress Angeli Bayani. The film was first premiered at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival on 19 May 2013, and was awarded the Camera d'Or award, thus becoming the first Singaporean feature film to win an award at the Cannes Film Festival, and the second film to be premiered at the film festival.

Cast

• Chen Tianwen as Teck, the father
• Yeo Yann Yann as Hwee Leng, the mother
• Koh Jia Ler as Jiale, the son
• Angeli Bayani as Teresa, the maid

Reception

Ilo Ilo received positive reviews at the Cannes Film Festival. At its debut screening, the film received a 15-minute standing ovation from the audience, despite several technical glitches which interrupted the screening of the film. The film was later awarded the Camera d'Or award, an award which recognizes the best debut feature film in the competition.