Movies and TvShows featuring "severance-pay" theme.

A factory worker in a struggling small town fights against all odds to keep his job when the factory is closing down. With the mental illness of his dead son haunting him, he finds solace in his job and maintains a routine that gives him purpose. When his job is threatened, he rallies his co-workers to stage a protest and fight for their livelihoods.

In Barking Dogs Never Bite, an unemployed college professor becomes increasingly frustrated by the constant barking of dogs in his apartment building. His eventual attempt to silence them leads to a series of chaotic and humorous events. Directed by Bong Joon-ho, this dark comedy explores themes of desperation, isolation, and the lengths people will go to in order to find peace.

Capitalism: A Love Story is a documentary film that examines the influence of capitalism on American society. It explores issues such as economic inequality, corporate malfeasance, and the global economic crisis of 2008. The film also delves into the concept of the American Dream and the ways in which it has been undermined by corporate greed and corruption. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, it presents a critical perspective on the impact of capitalism on the lives of everyday Americans.

Laboratory Greece (2019) is a documentary that delves into the global economic and political crisis engulfing Greece. It highlights the effects of neoliberal policies, financial mismanagement, and social issues such as unemployment and poverty. Through interviews and in-depth analysis, the film offers a critical perspective on the Greek crisis and its ramifications on the European Union and the world.

Buenos Aires, 2019. Lucrecia, who jobs as a museum security guard, foresees a sharp rise in the dollar’s value with her pendulum and falls in love with a currency exchange house employee.

In 'The Power,' a scientist is subjected to experiments that grant him extraordinary psychic powers. As he tries to control his newfound abilities, he becomes a target for a government agency that wants to exploit his powers. He must navigate a dangerous world of mind control, murder, and supernatural phenomena to survive.

Four friends (two couples) play a game of truth on the evening after one of them, Ernesto, is mistakenly told by a doctor he has only three months to live. Ernesto's a sad sack, living with Lea at his parents', about to lose a job he got through his best friend, Alberto. Ernesto is also hopelessly in love with Alberto's fiancée, Susana - who, for her part, has gotten Lea a job as the sign-language interpreter on a local TV news show Susana anchors, a job Lea is about to lose. The truths that come out during the game, especially Ernesto's desire for Susana, create havoc. Alberto and Susana's wedding and Ernesto's new test results are coming soon.

In 'Long Life, Happiness and Prosperity', a young Chinese girl uses Taoist principles to bring luck and happiness to her single mother, who is searching for love. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and learn valuable lessons about life and relationships. Set in the vibrant Chinatown community, this film explores themes of superstition, spirituality, and the power of positive thinking.

This full-length drama depicts the reality of managers getting fired and the emergence of a new industry specialized in handling executive terminations. The film was made with the cooperation of the business community, which helped script some of the scenes and provided authentic locations. The central figure, D.R. "Biff" Wilson, 44, is a composite figure based on extensive conversations with fired executives.

Directed by Vasilis Vafeas

Pertti works as telegraph operator on a ship. The ship arrives in Helsinki and Pertti looks forward to meet his mother and the neighbor girl, who he is in love. But his plans change, when he steps into a restaurant with the first officer of the ship on the first ashore.