Prague, CZ – If you’re hunting for your next binge-worthy series, we’ve got just the pick for you! Grab your popcorn and soda, this one’s a must-watch.
Check out Secrets We Keep, a gripping new mystery mini-series now streaming on Netflix. This Danish production, created by Ingeborg Topsøe starring Marie Bach Hansen, Danica Curcic, Sara Fanta Traore, and our very own kababayans, Excel Busano and Donna Levkovski.
The show offers a powerful and eye-opening look into the lives of Filipina au pairs working in elite European households. With its emotional depth and suspenseful twists, Secrets We Keep not only entertains but also sheds light on real struggles many Filipinas face abroad.
Trust us, you won’t want to sleep on this one!
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The show offers an authentic portrayal of Filipino culture while honestly exploring the complex relationship between au pairs and their employers. Through its balanced perspective, Secrets We Keep reveals the challenges and realities faced by domestic helpers abroad.
Drawing from the series, here are some key insights into their experiences:
Power Imbalance
Okay, I won’t talk about the show in detail as it might spoil your watch but all I can say is that the series highlights the significant power imbalance between domestic helpers and their employers. Helpers are dependent on their employers for accommodation, legal status, and livelihood, making them vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Real dangers can happen in this kind of vulnerability.
Sacrifice for the Family
Many domestic helpers, like Angel (played by Excel Busano), leave their own families and children behind in their home countries to provide for them financially. This emotional burden is compounded by the lack of genuine support or empathy from their employers, who may judge them for these sacrifices.
Support from the Community
One of the standout moments in the series is the strong sense of Filipino community, especially in times of need. The show beautifully captures this solidarity through the use of Filipino language, heartfelt Filipino songs, and the central role of faith and religion in our cultural identity.
In shedding light on the often-overlooked experiences of Filipina domestic workers, Secrets We Keep blends compelling drama with social insight. Through its storytelling and cultural authenticity, the series invites viewers to reflect on the complexities of migrant labor, identity, and belonging. As discussions around domestic work and diaspora continue globally, this series adds a timely and resonant voice to the conversation.
EXCLUSIVE: Get to know the Filipinas who played Angel and Ruby in our Podcast Pinoy Care Talks soon! Abangan!
