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200527 minPGdocumentary

A Stable Job

200527 minPGdocumentary

Two university graduates struggle to find stable employment and rely on various odd jobs to survive in an unforgiving urban job market.

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Võ Thạch Thảo

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Two university graduates struggle to find stable employment and rely on various odd jobs to survive in an unforgiving urban job market.

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Võ Thạch Thảodirector

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A young man from a polytechnic and a woman studying pharmacy navigate life in an urban setting after graduation. Both hold university degrees but struggle to find stable employment. They rely on various odd jobs to make ends meet. As they face the challenges of the job market, they remain determined to stay in town and build a future for themselves. The film captures their daily realities and aspirations in a competitive environment.

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