A Nasty Piece of Work

The film tells the story of a hardworking middle management employee who is disillusioned when he discovers that the long-anticipated Christmas bonus will not materialize as promised. Instead, his ruthless boss proposes an alternative path to promotion: engage in a brutal competition against his professional rival. This dark and suspenseful drama delves into corporate hierarchy, the consequences of ambition, and how far one would go for success and recognition. The atmosphere is tense as our protagonist navigates the treacherous waters of office politics, where alliances shift rapidly and betrayal can come from unexpected quarters. The theme of personal identity emerges as he struggles with the moral dilemma: to compete or not to compete in this high-stakes battle for career advancement.