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Eric Khoo helmed “Food Lore” aims to explore a number of social issues throughout Asia, by connecting them with the local cuisines. Erik Matti handles the Filipino episode, focusing on one of the most pressing problems the country faces: work-related immigration.

Food Lore is available on HBO Asia and HBO

Nieves, who has been working as a housekeeper for a rich family in Manila for 10 years, returns to her birthplace of Cartagena, during the biggest celebration of the island. Her coming is met with enthusiasm by her friends and relatives, particularly due to the gifts and the overall “air” of the big city she brings. However, her husband Noel, son Tonton and teenage daughter Marianne are not exactly satisfied with her absence, while a decision she has made for both her and her daughter bring even more tension between the couple. At the same time, through flashbacks, the film reveals her extremely poor childhood,...

Award-winning Singaporean filmmaker Eric Khoo‘s new series “Food Lore” is now available to stream on HBO. “Food Lore” is divvied up into eight episodes showcasing unique narratives, each highlighting tales and tastes across Asia. In addition to this imaginative review of food lore, Khoo’s series will work in tandem with accomplished filmmakers from each region. Featured filmmakers and countries include Erik Matti (the Philippines), Phan Dang Di (Vietnam), Billy Christian (Indonesia), Don Aravind (Singapore), Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (Thailand), Takumi Saitoh (Japan), and Ho Yuhang (Malaysia).

“Food Lore” is produced by Singapore-based company Bert Pictures, and in partnership with Infocomm Media Development Authority (Imda) in Singapore. The show will be available to U.S. subscribers starting Monday, March 2 on HBO Now, HBO Go, and partner platforms.

The episode summary can be found below:

Episode 1 – Island of Dreams

Dreaming of a brighter future for her family, Nieves leaves her husband and...