He Was Forced to Work 7 Days a Week to Become Financially Free but It Ruined His Life

In Sorry We Missed You (2019), Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty deliver a raw and unflinching look at how the gig economy destroys the lives of ordinary working-class families.

Why this film matters:
Loach crafts an intimate family tragedy to critique exploitation in neoliberal labour systems. From the veneer of independence (“be your own boss”) to the reality of fines for personal setbacks, the Turner family’s story is a case study in “cruel optimism” as Abby and Ricky gamble on a better future—and pay a high price instead
Ethics of care

Video features:

In‑depth plot breakdown with key turning points

Character motivations and emotional arcs

Socio‑political context: zero‑hours contracts, surveillance, privatized labour conditions

Visual analysis, selected scenes, and thematic parallels to Loach’s earlier work

✅ Watch if you're interested in film that cuts deep into modern labour realities, working‑class stories, or societal injustice.