Your Call Is Important to Us
Your Call Is Important to Us

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Your Call Is Important to Us

2018
Movie
14 min
English

Employee of the Month Doug takes immense pride in his work and today, just like any other day, he intends for his contribution at a call centre to make an impact.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Samir MehraGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A jaded customer service representative, stuck in a dead-end job, finds his mundane life upended by a series of increasingly bizarre and existential calls. As the lines between his reality and the callers' stories blur, he begins to question his own purpose and the nature of connection in a digitally detached world.

Critical Reception

This independent comedy-drama received a modest release and garnered mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its unique premise and lead performances, although some critics found its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive concept exploring modern-day alienation.

  • Michael Urie's performance as the beleaguered protagonist was a highlight.

  • Some found the film's tonal shifts between comedy and drama to be jarring.

Google audience: Audience reception information is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around New York City, with many scenes taking place in a replica call center environment.

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