The Assistant

A wry, bittersweet slice of life that finds quiet humor in idealism colliding with bureaucracy and family friction.

Created by

Alise Zariņa, Liene Linde

Genres

Comedy, Drama

Starring

Elizabete Lielmane, Ilze Ķuzule-Skrastiņa, Matīss Budovskis

Overview

Lulu is a young woman working in real estate, but in her heart, she longs for a career that’s more suited to her idealistic character. By chance, she meets Gerda, who gives her the opportunity to do social work and really help people. But the job turns out to be more challenging than she thought. As she engages in the complicated work of saving the world, Lulu breaks up with her boyfriend and moves back in with her mother, who is herself trying to start over, and her cynical grandmother, who ruthlessly criticises the professional and romantic lives of both women.

How it feels

Melancholic, satirical, cynical and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, work, class

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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