Caregiver is a 2008 Filipino drama film. The film stars Filipina actress Sharon Cuneta portraying the role of Sarah, a mother who left her son in the Philippines and also a teacher who relinquished her profession in lieu of care giving in London, in hopes of augmenting her salary. More than just a chronicle of the Filipinos' experience working as nurses and caregivers in the UK, this story also charts Sarah's journey to self-discovery – from a submissive wife who makes sacrifices to make way for her Teddy's aspirations to an empowered woman who finds dignity and pride in a humbling job as a caregiver in London.Chito S. Roño directed the film and Chris Martinez wrote its screenplay.It is one of the top-grossing Filipino movies of the year. The film also receives mostly positive reviews from critics and is based on real-life stories of Filipino caregivers abroad.
