In Singapore, a young Filipino maid named Teresa joins the struggling Lim family, seeking a better life. As she becomes an integral part of their household, her presence exacerbates their already strained relationships. Jiale, the family's mischievous son, forms a special bond with Teresa, who brings a sense of normalcy to their lives amidst the backdrop of the looming 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.
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Teresa, a Filipino nursemaid, forms a strong bond with her young charge Jiale in 1990s Singapore, causing ripples in the family dynamics as the Asian recession takes its toll on the region.
