Resident Aliens
Originally released in 2012. Resident Aliens is a drama/comedy film. directed by Julius Sotomayor Cena. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sue Prado, Janela Buhain, and Olga Natividad
Synopsis
Guam, U.S.A. Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day. Alex, a local newspaper photographer, gets into a “green card marriage” with her good friend James, a Guam-born Filipino. Miriam, a former member of the Philippine press and now an established Guam journalist, longs to repair a damaged relationship with her American husband. Ella, a hotel housekeeper for almost 20 years, finds means of sending her 88-year old mother to the Philippines with the uncertainty of coming back. As the island of Guam celebrates this classic American holiday when people count their blessings and give thanks, the lives of the three Filipina immigrants intersect and find themselves at a tug-o-war of sacrifice and significance where they must find their home or must they find it somewhere else.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
Philippines
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Cinemalaya Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Resident Aliens about?
Guam, U.S.A. Thursday, November 24, Thanksgiving Day. Alex, a local newspaper photographer, gets into a “green card marriage” with her good friend James, a Guam-born Filipino. Miriam, a forme...
Who directed Resident Aliens?
Resident Aliens was directed by Julius Sotomayor Cena.
How long is Resident Aliens?
Resident Aliens has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Resident Aliens released?
Resident Aliens was released on July 21, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Resident Aliens?
The main cast of Resident Aliens includes Sue Prado, Janela Buhain, Olga Natividad, Aaron Agsalud, Charlene Baes-Leffler.