The Cricketers

  • 29 Mar 2017
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Singapore's ministry of Manpower documented 326,000 migrant construction workers in 2015, their skills are an essential ingredient in the countries ongoing success story. Their presence is often discussed in commercial, historical, or political context – dehumanising the lives behind the numbers. This film bridges the gap between the workers and the viewer with a simple story with human themes – friendship, humour, sacrifice, ambition, and above all optimism.