Serious People

What it’s about

Pasqual, a successful music-video director, gets the chance to work with rapper Drake just as his wife is about to give birth. To keep the job and still be present for his family, he proposes hiring a lookalike to take his place on set. The double, Miguel, is a hustler and influencer who brings his own complications.

What hooks you

Pasqual Gutierrez and Ben Mullinkosson direct a cast that includes Pasqual Gutierrez as Pasqual, Belinda Downey as Bel, and Miguel Huerta as Miguel. The premise turns on the absurdity of substituting a con man for a director at a high-stakes shoot.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys cringe comedy built on identity swaps and the clash between family duty and professional ambition.