Ramin Bahrani

Dennis attempts to de-escalate a violent standoff with Frank, who is desperately defending his home from a fraudulent eviction.

Lynn confronts Dennis after discovering he purchased a luxury home using money earned by working for the man who evicted them.

Balram lures his wealthy employer Ashok out of the car on a rainy night under the guise of a mechanical issue, creating a moment of high tension.

A wealthy master and his driver share a rare moment of drunken intimacy and bonding. Ashok laments his unfulfilled dreams of being a musician while Balram uses flattery to navigate the complex power dynamic between them.

A drunken Ashok visits his driver Balram in his cramped living quarters, reflecting on his failed dreams and his identity as an Indian. The two share a rare moment of bonding through singing, highlighting the complex power dynamic and false sense of intimacy between master and servant.