Under the Sun — Season 1, Episode 1: Olongapo Rose
Documentary • 50 min • 11 seasons, 84 episodes
Episode synopsis
Olongapo City in the Philippines is bounded on one end by the US naval base on Subic Bay, and on the other by a line of massage parlours, bars, discos, pool-halls, and short-time hotels where 15,000 young and pretty Filipinas cater to the base's 'rest and recreation' needs. Rose is one of the bar-girls who dreams of marrying an American sailor. The dream comes true for over 1,000 Filipinas every year, but for many the way they earn their living has disastrous consequences. 1/10.
About Under the Sun
BBC series exploring cultures around the world.