The Call Home (2002)

The Call Home sheds light on the lives of foreign workers in Singapore. We discover their world through the eyes of Kasi, an impressionable Indian construction worker. The story starts on his arrival in Singapore and reaches a climax when he makes his first call home. Han Yew Kwang: 'I have always been fascinated, or even felt threatened by the power of environment factors. No matter how hard a man tries to remain his old self, he subconsciously changes to adapt to a new environment each time.'

Director: Yew Kwang Han
Runtime: 31 min
Release Date:
Country: Singapore
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
More Films by Director: Yew Kwang Han

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Call Home about?
The Call Home sheds light on the lives of foreign workers in Singapore. We discover their world through the eyes of Kasi, an impressionable Indian construction worker. The story starts on his arrival in Singapore and reaches a climax when he makes his first call home. Han Yew Kwang: 'I have always been fascinated, or even felt threatened by the power of environment factors. No matter how hard a man tries to remain his old self, he subconsciously changes to adapt to a new environment each time.'
Who directed The Call Home?
The Call Home was directed by Yew Kwang Han.
How long is The Call Home?
The Call Home has a runtime of 31m (31 minutes).
Where was The Call Home produced?
The Call Home was produced in Singapore.