A Modest Success(1986)
An ambitious new magazine staff member shares a tense lunch with a senior colleague, navigating subtle inquiries about recent interactions with office coworkers. Through their conversation, the complex social dynamics and professional expectations within the high-pressure media environment are revealed.
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An ambitious new magazine staff member shares a tense lunch with a senior colleague, navigating subtle inquiries about recent interactions with office coworkers. Through their conversation, the complex social dynamics and professional expectations within the high-pressure media environment are revealed.
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1986-07-14
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