Working Lunch

A tense but hopeful short that turns a hateful act into a moment of connection and understanding.

Directed by

Shilpa Sunthankar

Starring

Rachael Perrell Fosket, Ari Montgomery, Peter Schuyler

Overview

On a regular work day, two liberal friends Nina and Jess, an Indian-American and a member of the LGBTQ community, excitedly head to lunch at a new Indian restaurant, until they are stopped in their tracks by hate graffiti scrawled tragically across the restaurant's facade. Determined, Nina pulls her friend into the empty restaurant anyway, surprising the devastated owner, Shantu. As they sit, another stunned patron enters- Mark. When it quickly becomes apparent that Mark is a dedicated Trump voter, a slanderous argument between Jess and Mark ensues. Ultimately, Jess, Mark, and Nina find that they must get over their misconceptions of each other and come together for the common good: they transform the message of hate into a positive Hindu blessing, not only for their friend, but for their community.

How it feels

Tense, earnest, uplifting and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Race, identity, politics, friendship

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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