The Employer

By Pickle November 24, 2024

India | Hindi | Drama, Thriller

Synopsis

Michael, a middle-aged man from Mumbai, is grappling with the sudden loss of his wife. This is an especially difficult time for him, as he not only mourns his partner but also supports his elderly mother and two teenage daughters–one of whom is preparing for crucial medical exams. Amidst this grief, he secures a new job as a chauffeur for Rehana, a highprofile actress juggling her daughter’s debut film and her own political aspirations. This job becomes a vital lifeline for Michael, offering him a sense of purpose and a chance to rebuild his life.

Just as things seem to settle down the colony maid, Minu, fails to show up for an entire week. Michael learns that her son is gravely ill and needs an expensive surgery. Understanding the financial hardships Minu faces, Michael feels compelled to help.

Meanwhile, a crisis unfolds when a pair of diamond earrings goes missing at a lavish film premiere party hosted by Rehana. Micheal becomes the prime suspect.

Aditya Vikram Sengupta
Director

Director(s) Statement

The Employer is at its core, a story of how various characters belonging to diverse layers of society navigate their interpersonal interactions amidst this ever evolving demographic landscape. A vast majority of the new entrants to the middle class like Michael are often precariously close to slipping back to being poor for reasons beyond their control. Most of them have hardly any savings to fall back on in case of natural disaster, economic volatilities and illness. That is the next unique facet of Michael’s story (and those of his millions of real life counterparts)- that amidst the most mundane day to day activities they are constantly performing a tightrope walk to maintain their newly earned status. Michael’s predicament following his wife’s illness and death is representative of a sad reality- that it takes just one unfortunate event for a first generation member of the middle class to plunge back to pennilessness.

Budget
USD 1, 667, 400

Financing in place
USD 535, 950

Production Company
For Films

Looking for
Co-Producers, Financers