Outside of a likable cast and its sincere intentions, ‘Maple Leaf Dreams’ fails to dramatize familiar material in a compelling manner. Its best parts have little to do with its story, but rather with the real-life Canadian OFW stories.

‘Lolo and the Kid’ is a love letter to parents and grandparents who want to give what’s best for their children and grandchildren, while recognizing the fact that determining what’s truly best is an entirely separate journey.