The lunchtime rush at The Grill, a bustling New York tourist trap, unfolds with frenetic energy as the staff scramble to serve thousands of hungry customers. However, chaos ensues when a significant amount of money goes missing from the till, prompting management to interrogate all employees. Amid the tension, personal stories collide and secrets are revealed, as the workers grapple with their roles within the high-stakes environment. Critics hail the film as an “explosive” and “singular masterwork,” placing Ruizpalacios alongside renowned directors like Del Toro, Cuaron, and Inarritu, and likening it to “The Bear but on steroids!”
