Fulltime and a family made. It highlights family bonds and problems brought about by Economic Growth. The film is the work of anthony chen. A 30yearold up and coming director. Chen entered the spotlight by winning the award at the 2013 cannes film festival. The award is given to outstanding director for first feature films. His native country has achieved remarkable Economic Growth since its foundation 50 year ago to become an economic hub in asia. But he wanted his film to show peoples struggles amid the booming economy. Its not about just quick, you know economic benefits. For me its about its about an honest portrait of how people live and work and grow up through that time. What is the reality of life in syrup . What is the message from a young director who grew up in the midst of the countrys Economic Growth . Happy birthday to you. Ilo ilo is set in singapore in 1997 a time when the country enjoyed remarkable growth. One of the main characters is a spoiled 10yearold boy who prove