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The movie has several logical inconsistencies.
First, the heroine goes abroad to study, supported by her father's savings. Yet later, her family, planning to join her, is shown living in a well-maintained house with a courtyard, contradicting their earlier financial struggles.
Second, the heroine is worried about second-semester tuition. This is unrealistic because Canadian study permits require one year of tuition paid upfront and a CAD 10,000 GIC. Tuition installment payments aren't typical in Canada.
Third, the hero and heroine arrive together in Canada, and the hero finds a job immediately at a Filipino-owned restaurant. This oversimplifies the challenges of job hunting for newcomers and ignores immigration realities. Couples rarely immigrate together unless on special permits, and finding work so quickly is highly unlikely.
Fourth, the male protagonist being insulted after bumping into someone exaggerates cultural biases. Such confrontations are uncommon in Canada.
Fifth, the film oversimplifies getting permanent residency (PR). PR in Ontario requires high language scores, skilled job experience, or a provincial nomination-none of which are shown. The hero's work permit extension also hinges on the heroine securing a skilled job, which the film ignores.
Sixth, the heroine's workplace scene, where she negotiates a financial deal and casually video chats with her mother, feels unrealistic and unprofessional.
Finally, family sponsorship after PR is simplified, ignoring income requirements. The heroine's delayed car purchase and surprise reveal also seem unrealistic, as cars in Canada are affordable and such decisions usually involve discussion. The hero's sudden shift change due to illness is another improbability, as workplace flexibility isn't that simple. Moreover, his health concerns could have been handled with free healthcare through an Ontario health card.
The film downplays the difficulties of immigrating to Canada. Many immigrants face years of hard work, low-paying jobs, and strict PR requirements. Despite its flaws, the movie is enjoyable but far from realistic.
First, the heroine goes abroad to study, supported by her father's savings. Yet later, her family, planning to join her, is shown living in a well-maintained house with a courtyard, contradicting their earlier financial struggles.
Second, the heroine is worried about second-semester tuition. This is unrealistic because Canadian study permits require one year of tuition paid upfront and a CAD 10,000 GIC. Tuition installment payments aren't typical in Canada.
Third, the hero and heroine arrive together in Canada, and the hero finds a job immediately at a Filipino-owned restaurant. This oversimplifies the challenges of job hunting for newcomers and ignores immigration realities. Couples rarely immigrate together unless on special permits, and finding work so quickly is highly unlikely.
Fourth, the male protagonist being insulted after bumping into someone exaggerates cultural biases. Such confrontations are uncommon in Canada.
Fifth, the film oversimplifies getting permanent residency (PR). PR in Ontario requires high language scores, skilled job experience, or a provincial nomination-none of which are shown. The hero's work permit extension also hinges on the heroine securing a skilled job, which the film ignores.
Sixth, the heroine's workplace scene, where she negotiates a financial deal and casually video chats with her mother, feels unrealistic and unprofessional.
Finally, family sponsorship after PR is simplified, ignoring income requirements. The heroine's delayed car purchase and surprise reveal also seem unrealistic, as cars in Canada are affordable and such decisions usually involve discussion. The hero's sudden shift change due to illness is another improbability, as workplace flexibility isn't that simple. Moreover, his health concerns could have been handled with free healthcare through an Ontario health card.
The film downplays the difficulties of immigrating to Canada. Many immigrants face years of hard work, low-paying jobs, and strict PR requirements. Despite its flaws, the movie is enjoyable but far from realistic.
- us-49998
- 23 de dez. de 2024
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This movie felt rather inconsistent with itself.
It tried to portray the struggles of Canadian immigration, but doesn't do it enough or even accurately.
It tried to portray working away from home, but it didn't dive into it as much as it should've.
It had different film styles like vlogging or documentary, but had no reason or explanations why.
All in all it tried to be so many things at once that it didn't dive into or focus on any of it. It ended up being nothing at all. Even the love/romance elements wasn't fleshed out enough. It gave me a little bit of hope when they started arguing about going back to the Philippines, but even that ended fast and ultimately was for nothing. The whole movie wasn't consistent on anything in particular.
It tried to portray the struggles of Canadian immigration, but doesn't do it enough or even accurately.
It tried to portray working away from home, but it didn't dive into it as much as it should've.
It had different film styles like vlogging or documentary, but had no reason or explanations why.
All in all it tried to be so many things at once that it didn't dive into or focus on any of it. It ended up being nothing at all. Even the love/romance elements wasn't fleshed out enough. It gave me a little bit of hope when they started arguing about going back to the Philippines, but even that ended fast and ultimately was for nothing. The whole movie wasn't consistent on anything in particular.
- danielvincentsebastian
- 14 de fev. de 2025
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