Deserted homes: A screenplay

Date of Publication

2019

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Communication

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Adviser

Clodualdo Del Mundo, Jr.

Defense Panel Chair

Gerardo A. Mariano

Abstract/Summary

The Philippines main export is labor work, resulting in millions of OFWs all around the world, especially in the Middle East. The daily life in Saudi Arabia is not normally portrayed to the public audience. Oftentimes, media presents the dangers, crimes, or challenges of living in the Middle East. This screenplay, entitled Deserted homes, is written about the OFW family life form a different angle, focusing on a teenagers day-to-day experiences of having to deal with homesickness and culture shock. Being forced to leave everything and everyone for a new life in a new environment can be very difficult and overwhelming. These challenges are present throughout the story as the main character, Bryan. Moves to Saudi Arabia with his father who works overseas. As problems begin to pile upon one another, Bryan inhibits feeling of loss, acceptance, and longing throughout his journey in a new home.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU17554

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

43 leaves ; 29 cm.

Keywords

Foreign workers--Saudi Arabia; Foreign workers-- Middle East; Children of foreign workers-- Philippines

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