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Michael and Us: Meet Me in Helsinki

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Exploring the Struggles of Blue-Collar Workers in Helsinki

In this chapter, the podcast discusses a movie set in modern Helsinki that delves into the challenges faced by blue-collar workers, focusing on the character Ansa who works on a zero-hour contract at a supermarket. They explore the mundane tasks, the repercussions of having an expired sandwich, and touch on themes of capitalism and scarcity mentality.

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