Made in Bangladesh
2019 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 6.4 · 95% critics
In Dhaka, a young garment factory worker faces harsh conditions and unpaid overtime while trying to support her household. Encouraged to organize with other women, she pushes to form a union despite pressure from management and resistance at home.
Also known as The Women Behind the Label · Shimu - Made in Bangladesh
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Details
- Original title
- শিমু - মেইড ইন বাংলাদেশ
- Years
- 2019
- Release date
- 2019-11-28
- Language
- BN
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 95/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (14 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a grounded story about women’s workplace activism and resilience; Not for you if you prefer lighter drama or more balanced portrayals of opposing sides.
Pros: strong worker camaraderie; meaningful social focus; compelling central struggle | Cons: one-sided villains; clunky rights speeches; heavy-handed message
Themes
- violence against women
- bangladesh
- labor union
- woman director
- workers union
- women power
- dhaka (dacca), bangladesh
Cast & crew
Reekita Nondine Shimu
as Shimu
Novera Rahman
as Daliya
- PP
Parvin Paru
as Maya
- MR
Mayabi Rahman
as Tania
Shahana Goswami
as Nasima
Mostafa Monwar
as Sohel
Shatabdi Wadud
as Reza
- MC
Momena Chowdhury
as Labor Ministry Woman Officer
- MR
Mita Rahman
as Moyna's Mother
- JO
Joyraaj
as Garment's Owner
Directed by Rubaiyat Hossain