Sandra, a young Belgian mother, discovers that her workmates have opted for a significant pay bonus, in exchange for her dismissal. She has only one weekend to convince her colleagues to give up their bonuses so that she can keep her job.
This is not the sort of film that has amazing direction or incredible special effects. It is a straightforward plot driven by one of the best actresses in the business. Would you fire a co-worker if it meant that all your other co-workers would get a raise? And if you were the one being fired, would you fight to change their minds? Though not necessarily intentional, it is an interesting exploration of utilitarianism. On the face of it, it sure seems like a "greater good" for 9 out of 10 people to get a raise. But what of that one person? Do their feelings matter if statistically everything is better?
This is not the sort of film that has amazing direction or incredible special effects. It is a straightforward plot driven by one of the best actresses in the business. Would you fire a co-worker if it meant that all your other co-workers would get a raise? And if you were the one being fired, would you fight to change their minds? Though not necessarily intentional, it is an interesting exploration of utilitarianism. On the face of it, it sure seems like a "greater good" for 9 out of 10 people to get a raise. But what of that one person? Do their feelings matter if statistically everything is better?