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[train chugging]

The driver has fallen asleep.

Any job, anywhere!

Hurry! The office will close.

[birds chirping]

-You? -Come.

How do you change into a snake-woman?

[chuckles]

My magic!

[train chugging]

What do you do?

I'm a manager.

-Huh? -I'm a manager.

My company makes these.

Where are you going?

Meaning?

Isn't it non-stop?

Oh yes! It never stops nowhere.

The office is closing. Run.

[indistinct chatter]

[man] Number 12?

[in Odia]I got it!

[indistinct chatter]

[in Odia] Give me a Sugam form.

[in Odia] I got mine!

One Sugam form.

One...

One Sugam form.

[indistinct chatter]

-Stay in line. -Give me a Sugam form.

-[in Odia] What's your number? -4.6.

-You're lying. -It's 4.6.

It's 2.1.

-4.6. -[Pratima] Two fifties...

[Pratima] Twenty rupee note.

10, 20, 50...

What is it?

I'm separating the change.

You don't worry.

[murmuring]

2, 4, 5, 6, 7.

870 in total.

Shall I keep this?

Why? Do you need it?

Just in case of an emergency...

And I need to pay 500 rupees for the dress.

Really?

You'll wear a dress?

Not that kind of dress. A uniform.

I'll give you 500 this evening. Yesterday I got fewer orders.

Okay, I'll put it back.

♪ I am an ordinary man, ♪ ♪ I know everything ♪

♪ I don't just wave flags ♪

♪ I am an ordinary man ♪

-♪ I know everything ♪ -Stuffed your ears again?

[song on radio playing]

No wonder my battery is always down.

Huh?

You'll turn deaf listening to trashy filmy songs.

-They're not trashy, nor filmy. -Really?

You won't understand.

Papa, I told you T-shirts look good only with jeans.

[song playing on radio]

[app start up tone]

Kartik!

See if you can find each customer's rating?

[song on radio continues]

I told you, Papa. They only show the average.

-Babu! -Oh! Why aren't you

-rating your customers? -[Old woman] Babu!

-[Pratima] Here. -Me?

How can I rate them?

Right here. Look!

Great!

If you take a selfie with a customer,

you'll get 10 rupees extra.

Why take a selfie with a stranger?

Yes, why should Papa?

What difference does it make?

It does, it makes a difference to me.

[song on radio continues]

♪ Give my phone ♪ ♪ And tell me the truth... ♪

Hey, give Mummy her phone back.

Give it to me.

-Papa... -Hmm?

If you could get me a phone...

Only a phone? Anything else?

A bike? Car? Aeroplane?

Make your list. I'll get them in the evening.

Phones aren't allowed in school.

As if they're allowed at home.

-Today I'll do 10 deliveries. -You say that every day.

Yes, like you polish your shoes every day.

Go and see how they're shining!

Prati...

I don't like making you work.

Don't start again. You aren't.

I am doing it, by choice.

Don't get used to the air conditioner.

Then you'll want one at home.

Have I ever asked you for anything?

With you, I could sleep even without a fan.

Stop being so dramatic.

Only when you work, you'll realise it's not easy.

You'll be fine.

[man speaks Odia] Madam, the trash.

[in Odia] I want water.

[bell rings]

Papa, see, how my shoes are shining.

Move away. They're blinding me!

Papa, tell everyone to give you 5 stars.

Okay, madam. I will.

[motorcycle whirrs]

[gentle music]

200 rupees.

Sir, did you see the video?

In two seconds a man burnt himself to death.

Glad he ran that way or we too would've gone up in flames.

That's out of order. Come here.

He was a daily wager.

These days even basic work is tough to find.

[vehicle honks]

[man] Move back! Go on.

Go back more.

Exclusive! This is exclusive!

Look, what's behind me? A circle.

The boy died right there.

Sir, please. Phones aren't allowed here.

Not allowed? For who?

Hey friends, say "hi".

Hi!

Sardar ji, come. Look here!

Give a smile.

Tell me, when the boy committed suicide,

were you here?

Yes, of course I was.

I'm the one in the blue turban.

-Check the video. -Right, it was you!

He was burning and you were watching.

Stop looking there, fill the tank.

How exactly was he burning? Give me a feel of it.

-Make your movie later. Come. -They'll surely make a film on it.

And he'll be the hero.

-Come on, guys. -We're off, hero.

[indistinct chatter]

Sorry, sir. What can one say to them?

Sir, is this bike yours? Or does the company give you?

[gentle music]

-Am I late? -Not at all.

As if I have an office to go to.

Hold this.

Hasan will get off at the next crossing.

Are you crazy? We're all broke. Who'll pay the fine?

Hurry up!

[in Odia] You go, I'll take the bus.

[in Odia] No, you go. You have the bags.

Whoever wants to come, hurry. I'm getting late.

Give me the bag.

[in Odia] Get there soon.

[in Odia] Okay.

GUEST IS GOD

Did the factory job work out?

No.

When a manager like you was jobless for 8 months...

how can I get a job?

More than half of our factory workers are sitting idle.

But there's only one man who speaks for us.

Govind Raj.

On Saturday he's coming to Bhubaneswar.

Come to hear him.

I've told you many times, I don't want to get into it.

You're already in it.

Now think how you'll get out of it!

A million people saw his Jantar Mantar speech online.

[notification chimes]Order accepted.

It came early today.

Maybe it's my lucky day.

Not mine!

See you later.

Why are you going the wrong way?

-[in Odia]What are you doing? -Sorry, sorry, sir.

[sewing machine whirring]

Come, Anika.

Anika!

What are you doing?

His eldest brother, who's like a father to him,

is coming with his son.

I thought I'd hang a curtain here and sleep with the kids.

Listen!

Last night I pushed Mai off the roof.

What?

In my dream! And I saved her too.

[both chuckle]

You're crazy!

Well, here's the address.

Be on time. They don't like anyone coming late.

Suni, I can't do it.

Why can't you? Don't worry.

You can do it. They're big shots.

He has a top government job.

If you're good, they'll also tell other people.

But I have the mall job now.

I hear it's all very professional.

They use long pipes to clean.

With less effort, everything shines.

You're hard selling them.

Think it over.

It's better than slogging for 8 hours in a mall.

But the slog will pay well.

It's still a cleaner's job.

For now I'll do whatever I get.

Then do this too.

You'll get 300 rupees an hour.

I've told them you're A-One.

Why?

-I've never done it before and... -To get work one has to.

Oh, I'll show you something.

-What is it? -This makes a roti in no time.

Roti?

Open it, put a ball of dough, then press it down.

A perfect circle. It's very easy.

-Will it puff up? -Of course!

It's for 1000 rupees. Keep it.

So expensive? No, no.

You can pay me bit by bit.

Now you'll be earning too.

-[Anika] Mai... -Keep it.

[man] Suni!

Suni!

[in Odia] Come, Anika, father is leaving.

Can I take my pan?

Why must you always ask? Take it.

[in Odia] Come on, hurry!

-[in Odia] My tiger. -[in Odia] Let's go.

[in Odia] Keep your tiger. See you later.

-[in Odia] What is it? -[in Odia] Come, come.

[gentle music]

-Good morning, sir. -Good morning.

Papa, are you done with the newspaper?

Yes.

[in Odia] Again? You're spoiling him.

[in Odia] What are grandfathers for?

Sir, my daughter Purbi is in your school. 5A.

Purbi?

She's a very bright girl.

I hear she acts like a teacher in class!

My grandson is in her class.

I see. So you two must be friends?

-You didn't go to school today? -He will.

He'll go with me.

No, no. It's okay. Keep it.

Come on, Ayush.

The principal can't afford to be late.

[notification chimes]Delivery done.

[gate creaks]

[indistinct]

-I've come for the massage. -That way.

[soft music]

Pratima!

Come.

This way.

[commentary on TV]

Come.

[in Odia] No more eating paan. Never!

I am not going to smoke either.

I'm going to be a new me.

My massage woman is here.

Bye, bye, my lovelies.

This is Pratima.

She lives opposite me.

You'll see, she massages very well.

Let's start with the shoulders.

They're aching badly.

Do it well.

A little more pressure.

How long have you been doing this?

About... ten years.

Yes, there. A little harder.

You look like a mouse, but have the strength of an elephant!

People say my massage breathes life into the dead.

So you think I look like a corpse?

No, no! It's just a way of saying.

[laughs] You got scared? Okay, tell me...

-What's better? Brain or brawn? -Brain.

No! What does this idiom mean?

It means it's better to be wise than strong.

Right.

Where are you from?

We're originally from Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

My husband first worked in Ranchi.

Then in a factory here.

Our daughter was born here and then...

Okay, okay. Now you ask.

Me?

"Charak moonh, chaand niyar ujar"

-[woman] Is it in your language? -Yes.

We don't say "The guilty needs no accuser."

We say, "A thief's face shines like the moon."

[woman] Nice! So is your husband a thief?

No, no. He's not a thief or a policeman.

He's a very good man.

He doesn't drink or smoke. Doesn't even hit me.

Does he talk to you?

Huh?

[Pratima] Yes, why?

What oil is this?

I mixed arandi with mustard oil.

It gets rid of all body aches.

What's arandi?

Listen, my husband has a terrible backache.

Will you do it after mine?

No, no, I don't massage men.

He's not that kind of a man. Would I ask you otherwise?

No, madam. I never touch men.

Not even your husband?

Okay, then leave the oil behind. I'll do it.

[applauds on TV]

Speed is everything.

If you want to earn more, then deliver more.

There are ways to increase your incentive.

Like never decline an order, always stay logged in,

and deliver on time.

Forget the company videos. Check the ones on the group.

What group?

-Are you new? -Yes.

No. It's been more than a month.

Join the group.

We riders give each other tips.

Do you come here every morning?

Sometimes. It's full at night.

But mine is a day shift.

Then go to IT park at lunchtime.

-There are 8 to 10 restaurants. -I did.

There were so many riders that by the time my turn came...

So, you've figured it out!

Whether you wait alone or in a crowd, it's the same thing.

[in Odia] We starve while we feed others.

[in Odia] Bloody hell!

[in Odia] Who are you blessing today?

[in Odia] What can I say? They're always messing with us.

[in Odia] They sent me out of my zone for the third time in 3 days.

[in Odia] Go back or you'll get logged out.

[in Odia] Again? Burning my own fuel?

[in Odia] No, burn mine!

[in Odia] He's crazy!

[in Odia] I haven't eaten since last night.

What if they fire you?

[notification chimes]

[in Odia] There!

You were badmouthing the company, so you have...

Namaskar, I'm your Zwigato Friend. You've been logged out.

[in Odia] When you're sent outside your zone, you'll know.

It's not funny.

Thank you. Have a good day.

Bloody hell! Hope you have a bad one!

[laughs]

[in Odia] Their eyes are everywhere.

It's Big Boss! Big Boss!

Will they fire him?

Join the group. You'll figure it all out.

Listen, there's a delivery.

My boy hasn't come yet. Can you take it?

What'll you pay?

Same as your company does. 15 rupees.

And extra for petrol.

Is it allowed?

Everything is allowed in India.

You take it.

Where do I deliver it?

Before the Lingaraj temple.

[man] You'll see a bus.

[temple bells ringing]

[man] It will only take two minutes. Please come.

[man] It's a temple, can't risk it.

Try to understand my problem.

The line got cut. Now he's not picking up.

[man] It's been 15 minutes. I even had to do a 'denial'.

[man] Please come.

I've come from Shuddh Desi.

Go, keep a packet on every seat.

That's not my job. I'm getting late.

Take them.

So many packets and they're heavy.

You didn't carry them on your shoulders.

I've come from far, so if...

Now you aren't getting late?

He's not coming out. I can't go inside.

I know no one will ask my name, but it's still risky.

Forget it!

Listen, please can you take my order inside?

Sorry. I'm getting late.

The customer isn't answering his phone.

It's a temple. So I can't go in. My name is Aslam.

I'm late as it is.

[man] Please, brother. Anything can happen.

[man] I'm scared.

Brother, help me out.

Please, it'll go from my pocket. I'm scared to go inside.

-Give it. -Here.

-Who do I give it to? -Thank you.

I think it's a group. Look for a man in a blue checked shirt.

-Want my number? -No.

[chanting]

Zwigato! Zwigato!

See, it wasn't that difficult to find me, was it?

Blue checks! Thank you so much.

Sorry, sir. I forgot to wear a mask in hurry.

No problem! We're already boosted. Also, it's out in the open.

Hey Mom, it's not even cold.

-Just drink it, sweetie. -Can I chuck it in the pond?

-No. That's holy. -Sorry.

[notification chimes]

Oh, that's loud.

Order accepted.

Sorry. This is for you. You came all the way in.

-Change... -No, keep it.

-Thank you so much. -Thank you.

[woman] Zwigato! Zwigato!

-Just give it back. -Okay.

Can you throw this out?

What's wrong?

Who knows. He said to throw it away.

Why?

But don't worry. He gave a 100 rupee tip.

100 rupees!

That's all I have.

That's it?

Great!

I'm off. I'm getting late.

Thank you, brother. You saved me.

[gentle music]

[indistinct chatter]

Brother! Where is Dosa Plaza?

-Dosa Plaza? -Right there. You missed it.

Your map got stuck?

[bike squeaks]

[notification chimes]

Namaskar. I'm your Zwigato Friend.

Hurry up.

You didn't reach your pickup point in time.

Your order has been cancelled.

Thank you. Have a good day.

[motorcycle reviving]

[video playing on TV]

Purbi!

Purbi, I'm calling you. Come here.

You've been sulking for long. What have I done?

Mummy will tell you.

How will she? The snake-woman has swallowed her!

Now tell me.

Why did you go to my principal's house?

Ah! That's what it's about.

Ayush has told everyone.

You found only that house to deliver?

Then put it on the app to not send me to your principal's house.

Papa!

I won't go there again. Okay?

Okay.

Kartik!

Bring your cycle inside.

Why don't you find another job?

To feed people is a holy deed.

What's holy about delivering food?

[song playing on TV]

Mummy, Papa didn't finish his dinner. He's angry. Mummy!

-Go to bed. I'll see. -Okay.

[video playing on TV]

Monday, 4.

Tuesday...

Wednesday, 7.

Purbi said you didn't finish your dinner?

Your lunchbox was full too.

I could manage 200 people in the factory.

- But this app will kill me. - And I'll kill you.

Do two deliveries less,

but your lunchbox must be empty.

You can't do this.

I did 8 deliveries today. My highest.

You haven't watched the serial with me for days.

You watch enough for both of us!

-Oh! -What's wrong?

I left the mattress outside.

There! You've ruined it all.

Come! Give me a hand.

What are you doing?

As if you don't know.

Today I'll get my incentive!

[indistinct chatter]

[gentle music]

I need a photo.

-Passport? -No, I need it for a form.

Go inside.

Want to comb your hair?

Want to put some powder?

No, it's fine.

Have a seat.

Sit straight.

Look straight. Don't tilt your head.

Smile. Not so wide.

Yes, ready, 1, 2... okay.

Can you take one more?

No, it's okay. I'm in a rush.

[man] A cappuccino, a latte.

-Do you have gluten-free bagels? -Yes, sir.

Okay. Good. I'll have two of those.

-Anything else, guys? -No, we're good.

Okay, that'll be all.

-Thank you. -Please have a seat.

How much longer? 4689.

It'll come. Wait at the pickup point.

That's what I've been doing. I'm getting late.

Two minutes.

[notification chimes]Order ready.

Give it.

Are two seconds two minutes on your watch?

Then why did you enter 'order ready'?

I said two minutes.

Then you should've entered it after two minutes.

Go outside. You'll get it there.

And wear your mask.

[in Odia] Give me your form.

[in Odia] Here are our ID cards.

[in Odia] He's Rajesh, Madan and I'm Pradeep.

[in Odia] These won't work.

-[in Odia] Why not? -Next.

[in Odia] We have the right documents. Why won't it work?

[in Odia] I told you, it's not possible. Go, clean the roads.

[in Odia] Why don't you tell us straight,

[in Odia] that only we three are excluded?

[in Odia] I already told you it's not possible.

[in Odia] I desperately need a job.

[in Odia] Why should I leave him and take you instead?

[in Odia] There are only 15 vacancies. Get it?

[in Odia] He's screwing us over.

[in Odia] Keep shut. Get out or I'll call security.

[in Odia] Now go. Get out!

[in Odia] Keep your form.

[in Odia] Get out!

[in Odia] Let go!

[in Odia] Babasaheb, are you seeing? Nothing has changed.

-[in Odia] Keep moving. -Next.

Everyone must wear a mask during the day.

Understand?

No complaint should come from any customer.

Okay, sir.

Number 4. No use of phone.

Cameras are watching you. Here, there, everywhere.

-Understood? -Yes, sir.

Okay. Number 5.

You cannot use the mall toilets. Never.

There's a separate toilet for you to use.

[in Odia] Debu, come here.

Meet Mr. Debjyoti.

He's been a professional cleaner for 8 years.

Every year he gets 'The Cleaner of the Year' award.

Clap!

[everyone applauds]

[man] Now he'll give you a demonstration.

[man] Okay? Debu, start.

Are there any night buses from the mall?

Yes, a few.

I've also got a night shift at Esplanade One.

-Then we'll be together. -Yes!

But my house is very far from there.

Is exchanging shifts allowed?

I don't know, this is my first time.

-[Debu] This is a toilet kit. -Oh!

Do you know what it's called?

-[man] A toilet. -[man] A commode.

A urinal.

A urinal! Very good. You are the graduate, right?

Yes, sir.

So what do we do first? We flush the urinal.

We know all this.

[Debu] Okay? After that...

Will we need to clean toilets too?

Yes.

Oh hello! What's going on? Pay attention.

On night shifts, you ladies will also have to clean the gents' toilet.

[man] Why are you staring like that?

[man] Don't you clean toilets at home?

[woman] With courage, passion and fitness,

[woman] I believe we can achieve anything.

Madam, which film are you here to promote?

[woman] When they asked if I would meet their Zwigato partners,

[woman] I said "of course".

[in Odia] You are the real stars!

[everyone cheering and applauding]

How come no one's siren is going off?

Once the event is over, only then they'll give out the orders.

Just a minute.

Mr. Vlogger! You.

Me?

What's your name?

Ma'am, it's Guru. By name and by trade.

And at buttering up too!

Come forward, please.

She's calling me.

[woman] Stop, stop, stop!

-[woman] Some social distancing. -Yes, ma'am.

[woman] So how many followers do you have?

Hello there!

Oh, you?

Did they block your ID yesterday?

I escaped by two minutes.

-[woman] ...since when? -[man] It's been 2 years now.

Bloody company's ar**-kisser.

He used to work at Super Eats. He gets an incentive every week.

To earn one has to do whatever, whenever, however.

That's true.

Ma'am, can you lower the price of petrol?

[indistinct chatter]

Be quiet.

[in Odia] Why are you laughing? He's right.

Ma'am, 40% of what we earn is spent on petrol.

Let's make that zero.

Zero?

-Awesome! -One moment.

Will it run on water?

Ready?

Fully electric!

It drinks no fuel, it gives no grief.

It lets you ride for free.

Are you kidding? How can we afford it?

Sure you can. 3000 a month and the bike is yours.

[indistinct chatter]

First tell us, how many years must we pay instalments?

First you tell me how much you spend on petrol every day.

150-200. Sometimes even more.

[man] So that's 6000 a month, 72,000 a year.

And this bike is for 80,000 rupees. A one-time cost for life.

The rest, you calculate.

And today there's a special 10% discount.

Come! Now let's meet the electric bike.

[indistinct]

See its power.

Move to the side.

0 to 40 in 4.5 seconds.

Take pictures later.

Madam, you look like a Zwigato rider!

Stop the music.

Come to the counter.

[indistinct]

[in Odia] Do you have 500? I'll send it tonight on mobile.

[in Odia] I only have 400.

Riders with 10 deliveries a day, come forward.

Why?

They get priority booking.

After 7 deliveries, you only give us fewer orders.

If we all meet the target, they'll have to pay incentive to everyone.

If you can't do it, don't blame it on the company.

Those with 10, come forward.

I'm online for 10 hours. The rest is up to you.

Come on, sir. Is it our fault that we've done more deliveries?

We're also waiting here.

Okay.

[cell phone rings]

[indistinct chatter]

Hello? Namaskar, madam.

Add mine too.

Hope he isn't badly hurt?

I'm coming right away.

What have you done now?

-Namaste, madam. -He has been waiting for an hour.

I called your wife. Her phone was switched off.

I got your number from Kartik.

Sorry, ma'am. [notification chimes]

Please maintain silence.

Order declined.

Let's go.

How did you get hurt?

Someone pushed me down the stairs.

Last time you were hit by a ball, now someone pushed you.

You were born lucky!

My third denial of the week is gone.

[notification chimes]

Oh! I forgot to go offline.

-Can I come with you? -You'll have to. Quick!

Give it to me. Untie the rope.

Is it hurting?

No, not at all. I mean... not too much.

Hurry up.

7274.

I'm giving.

-Is that in my order? -Yes.

-It'll spoil my bag. -So don't take it.

Hurry. I'm getting late.

That too?

Your boy can hold it.

Kartik!

Hold it.

-Isn't it good that I'm with you? -Hold it properly.

Papa, is this a vegetable or fruit?

Who knows? Have I ever eaten it?

-450 rupees for one! -Really?

It must be some English-style fruit.

-Is it soft? -Not soft, not hard.

Put that away. Mind the eggs.

These shops are closer to their house. Why don't they order from here?

You can ask them when you get there.

[gate creaks]

Give it to me.

[in Odia] Sukanti, take the things in.

I want to fly the drone.

Stop!

-Is he your son? -Yes.

You wait outside.

-Sir, could you give me 5 stars? -Of course.

Sir, may I take a selfie with you?

With me? Why?

We get a little extra.

Sure. Take it.

-What are you doing? -I'm helping him out.

Come.

[kid speaks in distance]

Come.

Give it to me.

Closer.

Smile!

[camera shutters]

[bike whirrs]

I'll deposit the money. Don't move.

-Whose phone is that? -A friend's. It's only for today.

How many times must I tell you?

I'll return it tomorrow.

Look, Papa. A 100 rupee cup is just for 30.

You ordered it?

But you'll get the order.

They can see you're right here.

Don't do things you don't understand.

I'm saving every penny and you...

When I asked you 3 months ago, you said the same thing.

-Oh, no! -What is it?

They gave it to someone else.

But how come?

There are smarter people than you in this world. Get it?

Papa, look.

Hey, there!

Did you order this?

-Whose son is he? -Mine.

Ah! So you ordered it on the sly.

Here. Have it.

Have it or it'll melt.

-Here. -Thank you.

And do give me 5 stars. Okay. Bye.

How many should I give him, Papa?

Now give 5 stars. Anyway, I lost money for two deliveries.

Sit!

Why did you go offline?

Because if you stay on, I'd be forced to sell my bike.

[murmuring]

How to wear this?

[bell rings]

What happened?

I'm coming.

[bell rings]

-[Purbi] Mummy! -What is it? I'm coming.

Mummy, hurry.

Again?

Come, Mai. I'll clean you up.

-Bring her clothes. -Okay.

Mai...

That's why I say, you must wear diapers.

Even the doctor said so.

It'll be better for you. And for me.

It's okay, don't cry.

Hurry. Change the sheets.

It's okay, Mai. It's over now.

[bike whirrs]

See, I got hurt.

It's just a scratch.

-Pratima! -What is it? I'm coming.

Today's incentive is gone. I had to leave work to get your son.

-[Pratima] Is all okay? -Mummy, it's just a tiny scratch.

To skip school, he'll even shed blood.

The teacher said she tried calling you.

I had to switch off my phone at their office.

Again?

You didn't hear Mai's bell?

I was filling up water, so maybe I didn't.

But I was here.

Move.

Why don't you listen, Mai?

You must wear diapers.

You are barely managing,

what'll happen if you work?

I'm telling you, Pratima. Stop obsessing about work.

Do you get it?

Fill your tank.

The price of diesel has gone up. Petrol is next.

200?

Sir... sir!

You're back again? Go or you'll lose that job too.

Can deliveries be done on a cycle?

Go away.

[melancholic music]

Sir! Sir!

Can deliveries be done on a cycle? Sir! Sir!

[Purbi] Show me.

[Kartik] What if I don't?

Whose song is this?

Dule. Don't you know him?

Who is he?

A singer. He's a rapper.

Will you take my video tomorrow?

Only if you get Papa's phone.

[murmuring]

Shall I take it away? Put it off.

We haven't gone for days.

Not days, months.

Check it. Even the train timings must have changed!

I've no time to breathe, and you want me to check timings!

My duty will be after you get home.

So I'll come home and you'll go?

Then I should've done night duty. I would've earned more.

-Let's try it for a week. -There's no need.

Please let me.

-The rent has gone up. -Then we'll take a smaller place.

There's Mai... the kids. It'll be impossible.

I've given the form, the money, even got the uniform.

So return it tomorrow. They'll take it back.

It was difficult to get this job.

You know brother is coming. What'll I tell him?

That's why I'm saying, our expenses will go up.

Find a way to explain to him.

You seem keen on cleaning others' trash.

It's only a 6-hour shift. They pay well.

I know, I know. You'll earn more than me.

I managed 8 months without a job. I'll find a way.

[train chugging]

[in Odia] Mine is 4.3.

A Sugam form!

[indistinct]

[in Odia] Got my Sugam form!

Sugam form!

[indistinct chatter]

[in Odia] One for me.

One Sugam form.

[honking]

[in Odia] Biswajit, do the outline first in pencil?

[in Odia] I don't have the time.

[in Odia] I'll do it then.

[in Odia] Go, give them tea.

[in Odia] You get the pamphlets. Are they printed?

[in Odia] Yes, they are.

[in Odia] ♪ We'll win, we'll win ♪ ♪ The rest will be defeated ♪

[in Odia] See! Our team is losing, yet the song is playing loudly.

[in Odia] They bought that 'white' player for 100 million rupees.

[in Odia] And he's the one sinking us.

[in Odia] My boy, this is nothing.

[in Odia] In our IPL cricket team,

[in Odia] there are many who earn more than this.

[in Odia] For just one online post.

[in Odia] Instead of counting their millions, think about your pennies.

[in Odia] You also think, instead of wasting time in politics.

[in Odia] I said it for your good.

You are here at this time?

I've been waiting all morning. At the Raj Mahal crossing.

I thought I'd eat before peak hours.

Come, have your breakfast.

No, for me it's straight lunch.

[chuckles]

I've heard there's a new form.

For a government scheme.

Where you can apply for any government job.

Really? Where did you hear that?

Someone... told me.

Maybe there's a scheme, but where are the jobs?

Why? Private companies are offering jobs.

Tell me, hasn't Zwigato saved you?

I don't know. Saved or ruined.

Why? You have full freedom.

Anytime you can go online or offline.

They're only middlemen.

They don't cook. They don't drive. Or run a factory.

But that's their beauty.

Yet they are giving out jobs.

[in Odia] They aren't doing anyone a favour.

Even giving jobs benefits them.

More the riders, the less they have to pay.

Come this evening to hear Govind Raj speak.

He'll tell you who's giving what!

I don't want to hear the same old speeches. You go if you want to.

[notification chimes] It always goes off as I sit to eat.

Order accepted.

Here also we slave. Only the boss is invisible.

"He's a labourer, that's why he's helpless."

Or maybe he's helpless, that's why he's a labourer.

[bike whirrs]

[melancholic music]

What does 20-20 even add up to?

[in Odia] You're still lucky. New riders get only 15.

So what if we're new, we work just as hard.

At first they give more orders, then the number drops.

My order is of 20 boxes. Will I get any extra?

No way! It's the same for 1 or 100.

Eat some.

The boxes will get lighter and your belly, fuller!

Don't listen to him.

He'll get you in trouble and the company too.

They're a 160 billion company. Don't worry about them.

[in Odia] 160...? How many millions is that?

-[in Odia] Wait, I'll explain. -Not millions, billions.

Billions!

[in Odia] See this.

110 million...

[in Odia] No, 119. Start here, hundred, thousand, million...

[in Odia] 119 billion, 800 thousand...

No, 84 million rupees.

Whose order is 4361?

You count their millions. I'm off to earn my 15 rupees.

[in Odia] Now see what the company has.

[in Odia] 119 billion, 800...

[gentle music]

[doorbell rings]

[door creaks]

Sir!

Sir!

Sir, I have your order.

Sir!

[laughs] Make sure he eats something.

-How did you get in? -The door was open.

So you thought it was open for you?

Look how many he's brought!

Shit! I didn't see it.

What's going on? A new scheme - buy 2, get 20?

No, but...

Madam, you ordered two party packs. Each pack has ten boxes.

Are we crazy?

Do you see twenty people here?

-Sir, he looks unwell... -Are you a doctor?

No.

Take 18 boxes back. We aren't keeping any extra.

Sorry, sir. But how can I take them back?

With your hands!

I brought what you ordered.

It's okay. It's my mistake.

I'll bring it.

You got saved.

[gasping]

Looks like he's going to throw up.

You're very worried about him!

-Maybe he... -...drank too much. Right?

[laughs]

The f*****s at Zwigato are more worried about our health!

-[girl] I swear. -[throws up]

Oh shit! Come, come.

Straight to the washroom. Don't mess my room.

Take 2-3 boxes.

We'll have to throw them anyway. Give them to your kids.

Pick that up. Are you tipping me?

Hey, I'm talking to you.

What an attitude this guy has.

What? Go upstairs.

Go, eat pizzas for free. Give them to your kids.

They'll have to throw them anyway.

[notification chimes]

Namaskar, I'm your Zwigato Friend.

We regret to inform you, your rating has gone below the minimum.

What?

To restore your rating, you have two options.

One: Do the next five deliveries at half-rate.

Two: Pay the fine through the Zwigato app.

To repeat, press 9.

When I've done nothing, why should I press anything?

Please hurry. Choose an option.

One: Do the next five deliveries at half-rate.

Two: Pay the fine through the Zwigato app.

Thank you. Have a good day.

[gentle music]

[indistinct]

[gate creaks]

Mr. Das?

[song playing in background]

Sir, is this your order?

He's ordered again? Upstairs.

[in Odia] It's here.

[in Odia] Can't you digest home food?

[in Odia] Mind your own business. Why do you always interfere?

Sir, I'll come upstairs.

No, it's Corona time. Stay there. Put it in this.

Why isn't it taped?

I brought how they gave me.

-Slowly, don't drop it. -[in Odia] Only when it falls,

[in Odia] he'll come down.

What's wrong?

It isn't accepting the delivery.

He just accepted! How many more times should he?

Whatever it is, do it outside.

[cell phone ringing]

Yes, Biswa?

Can you bring the pamphlets from Hasan's house?

I'm going crazy here and you...

If I had an option, would I ask you? Please, it's urgent.

Hello, listen!

[processional music]

Please move.

Brother!

[crowd cheers]

[in Odia] I told you.

[in Odia] He comes to that tea stall often.

[in Odia] You go there.

[in Odia] Have you seen him? Hasan Ansari.

[in Odia] I keep my eyes down. I only see customer's...

[in Odia] Keep shut. Who asked you?

I just stopped to get a banana. I don't get time to eat...

What's he done?

Eat your banana and go do your delivery.

[in Odia] Yes, I'm coming.

[in Odia] Any leads?

He must be a cop. He's been here all day.

[indistinct chatter]

[pensive music]

[door creaks]

Leave! He's back. He's in the next lane.

[bike whirrs]

[man] I haven't come to Bhubaneswar to lecture you, but to tell you the truth.

[crowd applauding]

[man] Today's politicians say it's not their job to remove unemployment.

What do they say?

"Create your own livelihood."

"Be your own boss."

Sure!

It sounds good to hear "be your own boss". But how?

[man] What do we have? Do we have power? No.

[man] Money? No. Education? No.

There are only 5 people who own 3/4th of India's wealth.

[man] And the rest of us have to suffer the grind.

Biswajit sent me. Have you got the pamphlets?

Please give. I'll return the bag soon.

Have you ever seen

a factory owner's son work in the factory?

-No! -No, you haven't.

Have you ever seen

a politician's son taking a bullet at the border?

No!

[man]Have you ever seen

[man]a police officer's son work as a constable?

What are you doing here? Leave!

Do you know the police are looking for you?

I'll leave as soon as this is over.

First time I'm seeing him live. I'd heard a lot about him.

You starve yourself to educate your children,

so they can get BA, MA, MBBS, Engineering degrees.

But where are the jobs? Nowhere.

[applauds]

These kids are forced to be labourers,

or watchmen or they sell peanuts on the roadside.

Is this what you call "being your own boss"?

Why are the police looking for you?

Only they know! They keep finding excuses to lock us up.

I want to tell them

that if you are five, we're millions.

And now we will raise our voices.

Now we'll break our silence.

Yes!

Friends, we will not remain silent. We will raise our voices.

-Even if others don't speak... -We'll speak up!

-Even if others don't speak... -We'll speak up!

-Even if others don't speak... -We'll speak up!

-Even if others don't speak... -We'll speak up!

-Even if others don't speak... -We'll speak up!

[crowd applauds]

[man] They create false issues to make us fight amongst ourselves.

Lies upon lies. Lies upon lies, but we will not...

[upbeat music]

Fear not, it's their old tactic.

[in Odia] Where's it coming from?

[in Odia] How would we know?

[in Odia] Go see yourself. Should we do our duty or worry about the music?

[in Odia] They're doing it on purpose.

Poor things are scared of us!

They are playing the music to drown our voices.

But if they silence me, he will speak up!

If they silence him, she will speak up!

Who all will they silence?

Right!

Let them play their song.

♪ We shall sing the song of life ♪

♪ Sing the song of freedom ♪

♪ Let us sing ! ♪

♪ We shall sing the song of life ♪

♪ Sing the song of... ♪

[in Odia] What happened?

Will you not even let us sing?

They've switched off our mic. Sing loudly!

You sing.

♪ Our song will stir up a storm ♪

♪ Red flowers will bloom everywhere ♪

♪ Our song will make death run in fear ♪

♪Our song will give life new meaning ♪

♪ Our song will make death run in fear ♪

♪Our song will give life a new meaning ♪

♪ The beacon of hope burns in the night ♪

Yes?

I'm coming.

Yes, yes. I'm coming.

[crowd continues singing]

For three hours no call, no message.

I've been turned into a machine.

The company on one side and you on the other.

[Pratima] So should I stop worrying about you?

Was your rating good today?

Will you get an incentive?

For them we're merely work horses.

They want us to run after incentives, round and round and round.

We should not complain. Just be good boys.

-It's nothing personal against you. -It is. It's against every worker.

At the factory your hard work was at least seen.

Here there's no one to see it.

It's all about ratings and selfies. Such a pain!

Let's go back to the village.

What's come over you today?

Why? Can't we go back to our village?

If everything was fine there, why'd anyone come to the city?

Why is your brother coming with his son?

Because everyone thinks jobs grow on trees.

Calm down. Tomorrow is Saturday.

I know. Then it's Sunday. They'll make us run even faster.

No, I meant you'll get more orders on the weekend.

Yes, tomorrow 10, then 15, then 20, then 25.

Right!

Don't worry. It'll all be fine.

I'll do it. Tomorrow surely 10.

[Pratima] Go to sleep.

Kartik, get the tester.

Now why is the tube light flickering?

[clock ticking]

[notification chimes]

ID BLOCKED DELIVERIES SUSPENDED

[brooding music]

[chair screeches]

[clock ticking]

[object breaks] [Pratima] What broke?

I dropped the clock... by mistake.

Get the broom.

Why don't you also use your limbs?

Is everything okay?

Isn't it working now?

Go back to sleep.

[door closes]

[brooding music]

♪ We've heard that the chosen King ♪

♪Is telling everyone to say nothing ♪

♪ We've heard that the chosen King ♪

I also want to.

You're too young. Don't disturb me.

-♪ We've heard that the chosen King ♪ -And now?

Is Papa in the shower? Bring it quickly.

♪We've heard that the chosen King ♪

♪ Is telling everyone ♪...

Hurry up! Start recording. Quick.

We've heard that the...

-[Pratima] Purbi, take the trash out. -Yes, coming. Two minutes.

Action!

[music fades]

Didn't you hear me?

Haven't I told you not to unplug Papa's phone from the charger?

-Sorry! -Where's my phone?

The one who always has it!

[door unlatches]

I'm going for an interview.

The one with the builder.

Put my... T-shirt in the bag. I'll wear it later.

Will you take your lunchbox today?

Why? Should I stay hungry?

No, I'll get it.

[gentle music]

[in Odia] Hurry up, only women.

[indistinct chatter]

[in Odia] Not you. Just women.

[bike whirrs]

What's up, boss? You got laid off?

These days Platina 110 is selling like hot cakes.

More mileage in less money.

You can buy it in instalments.

Can't you keep shut?

[soft music]

[in Odia] Why are they still lying there?

[in Odia] No one wants to work. Bloody hell!

[in Odia] Be quick!

[in Odia] Fire them! I can't be chasing them all day.

Sir! Namaskar.

Mr. Suraj sent me.

Yes, sit down. I'm coming.

Listen! Keep those bamboos behind the tank.

But I'm here for the supervisor's job...

No job is big or small.

Keep them there and come up.

[melancholic music]

[in Odia] I'll have to break the door.

[in Odia] Tell them to fix it with a ritual instead.

[in Odia] I'll give the priest's number.

These days labourers are a big problem.

The supervisor has to do everything.

-Yes, sir. I'll slowly learn. -There's no one here to teach you.

You'll have to learn on the job.

From 7 to 7, 12 hours.

Sometimes it can also be 14.

Instead of Sunday, Monday is off.

But the material can also come on Monday.

Cash payment. No advance, no loan.

Brother! Please stop that bus!

I have another river to cross.

[siren wails]

[car honks]

That one. Service lift.

[left bell rings]

[doorbell rings]

I've come for the massage.

[in Odia] It's the massage woman.

[in Odia] Call her in.

Come in.

Hello.

[in Odia] What's your name?

Pratima.

My daughter has terrible back pain.

Do you know the pressure points?

Gopal!

There's less lemon in this. Get me some.

- Riya... -She's not the one, right?

[in Odia] Aunty said, "She's too good."

Why don't you try her?

No way, Mum. Not with a sari.

Don't worry about the sari.

I'm used to it.

I look like a mouse, but I have the strength of an elephant.

Isn't there a City-Click nearby? They're much more professional.

Try her. Your back will feel much better.

Mum, she's sweating. You know I can't bear B.O.

Obviously, she'll wash her hands and wipe herself.

-I can't do it. -Riya, listen.

[in Odia] Gopal, give her 20 rupees.

Actually... my daughter has some work. She can't do it now.

-Next time, okay? -No, no, madam.

Take it. For your bus fare.

Keep it. Sorry.

[gentle music]

[men speak indistinctly]

The Zwigato office was here. Where's it gone?

To America!

Please tell me if you know. It's urgent.

They wear T-shirts like this one.

There! I've seen such boys go to that big building.

[in Odia] Pay 500 to unblock your ID in 24 hours.

[in Odia] I told you I don't have 500.

[in Odia] Then let your ID stay blocked.

[in Odia] If I don't earn anything, how can I pay the fine?

[in Odia] You want to kill us?

[in Odia] Then complain on the app. Okay?

Listen, a customer made a false complaint against me.

[in Odia] Here's another one.

I told you when you signed up, use the app to complain.

Give me the address, I'll go.

Come tomorrow, I'll tell you.

[in Odia] Keep your damn card and lick it.

The customer was drunk and he said I was drunk.

So tell me the truth. Do you drink?

-Let go! -You tell me. Am I drunk?

-Call security. -[woman] What's going on?

It's nothing, madam. I'll handle it.

The boss is here from Kolkata.

If you make trouble, your ID will be blocked.

You've already done that.

-Go on, block me again. -What's going on?

-He doesn't know how to talk. -Wait. Why are you shouting?

Madam, he's provoking everyone. He's getting violent.

You calm down.

What are you staring at?

Go on, stand in line.

-Get in line. -Come with me.

[in Odia] I'll call back in 5 minutes.

Sit down.

Close the door.

They made a false complaint.

"Delivery man come drunk".

Your name?

Manas Singh Mahto.

I've never had a drink in my life.

I believe you.

Then please fix my ratings.

That's not possible.

Why? When you believe me, why can't you do it?

Our company has 200,000 delivery partners.

How many complaints can we investigate?

Madam, this complaint is totally false.

You've said that before.

But you didn't hear me. So I'm repeating myself.

Madam, my rating has come crashing down.

Get a few 5 stars and your rating will go up.

Isn't this the system?

Besides, did you rate the customer?

What difference will it make to them?

Why wouldn't it?

If we get 4 more complaints, we'll block their deliveries.

But they won't starve. They'll order from somewhere else.

Still, it's your duty as a Zwigato Partner...

You say partner-partner but you're the ones getting rich.

Did anyone force you to join us?

When Zwigato didn't exist, where were these jobs?

Today in India, there are 50 million jobless people.

Look.

Where is it?

For a mere office boy's job, there are 93,000 candidates.

Some are even PhDs. 93,000.

Do you know what's a PhD?

Do you know how lucky you are?

You're paid on time, you choose your shift.

No caste, class or religious discrimination.

But you people have the habit of complaining.

Our habit is to only keep quiet, madam.

Now go. I've given you enough time.

And when you go, see the line outside.

In India, there is a line for everything.

Even if you pay half the amount.

And that's what you take advantage of.

Leave. Out!

Leave.

-Don't come back. -I won't.

So, your ID got unblocked?

Here. Take your Zwigato.

-If you don't want it, can I take it? -Pick it up! You'll need it.

Give it back!

[people laugh]

[gentle music]

[cell phone ringing]

-My respects, brother. -Stay blessed.

-Don't forget to... -Yes, I'll be at the bus stop tomorrow.

Don't worry. I'll be there before 7.

Okay, I'll call when I'm close.

-And listen. -Yes.

Don't get late because of your deliveries.

Okay, brother.

[in Odia] What do you want? ID card, PAN card...

A Sugam form.

-What? -A Sugam form.

Which form?

There's a new scheme for government jobs.

Any job, anywhere.

Where did you hear?

Someone... told me.

[in Odia] It's possible.

Nowadays all schemes are on the net. Come, I'll show you.

Sit.

-What was it? -Sugam.

Sugam.

Anything after "Sugam"?

Sugam scheme.

[in Odia] Muna bhai, how is 'scheme' spelt?

[in Odia] You think I know English?

Did he get the job?

-Who? -The one who told you.

I don't know.

If you can press one button to pay taxes,

and on an app you can order food from anywhere,

then this must be possible too?

Absolutely!

Maybe this scheme is very new.

My daughter says there's a video for everything.

Could you check?

Yes, YouTube! It has everything.

[keyboard clicks]

[in Odia] Krushna, found it?

-[in Odia] No, not yet. -[in Odia] Look properly.

-[in Odia] Was it on TV? -[in Odia] They don't show such things.

[in Odia] No, not on TV.

[in Odia] Hurry, before all the vacancies get filled.

[in Odia] Krushna, tell us if you find it.

[in Odia] Let's get back to work.

It's okay, brother.

Sorry, boss.

[brooding music]

[Pratima] Listen! Don't be upset with me.

I didn't return the uniform.

I've left for work. The dinner is made.

The kids will heat it up.

You won't believe it, today I made Mai wear the diaper!

It's only till your job gets sorted.

I'll be home by midnight. Don't worry.

The mall bus will drop me... home.

If possible, don't be angry with me.

Give it to me.

Papa, next to it.

Papa, where did Mummy go?

She's gone for some work. She'll be back soon.

So late?

You go. Mummy will do it in the morning.

Let me soak them. Then it'll be easier to wash.

-I'll do it. You go. -Okay.

-Papa, over there. -Where?

There.

Babu!

Babu!

Go to sleep.

Mai says "Babu, Babu" even at night. I get scared.

It means she's getting better.

She couldn't say a word before.

You'll see, soon she'll call out "Purbi, Purbi."

Why be scared? Mai loves you so much.

Go to sleep.

Good girl.

Pratima, stop wearing saris. Wear palazzos and tops.

Are you crazy?

Stop talking. Bring the ladder here.

Yes, yes.

Keep it here.

No need to hold the ladder for me.

Put away your cleaning supplies.

Take it home. You'll save water.

You're crazy!

Come.

-Let me change. -No. Come now.

Listen! This way.

Now that you're wearing men's pants, might as well sit like them.

I just told you. Sit properly.

Where are we going?

-Here! -You're happy now?

-You didn't tell me. -I wanted to surprise you.

Careful!

Mind your head.

It's coming.

[train chugging]

Come on... fast, faster!

[cheering]

Be careful.

♪ The night brings the dawn ♪

♪ But it doesn't just fade away ♪

♪ The clouds maybe thick and dense ♪

♪ But it's the night that shows the way ♪

♪ The night... ♪

♪ The night brings the dawn ♪

♪ But it doesn't just fade away ♪

♪ Let the twists of fate unwind, ♪ ♪ As the caravans drift and bind ♪

♪In the crowd, we find our way ♪

♪ What’s a little distance, come what may? ♪

♪ If the gap feels small or wide, ♪ ♪ Your spark can light the darkest tide♪

♪ Reach for the stars, ♪ ♪ Let them shine bright ♪

♪ You’re a bubble, drifting in flight ♪

♪ Just flow with the rhythm ♪

♪ Time will bend♪

♪ Just give it space ♪

♪ This moment will soon embrace ♪

♪ The night brings the dawn ♪

♪ The clouds maybe thick and dense ♪

♪ But it's the night ♪

♪ That shows the way ♪

♪ The night... ♪

♪ The night... ♪

♪ The night... ♪

♪ The night... ♪