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Four members of the wealthy Hinduja family have been sentenced to up to four years and six months in jail by a Swiss court for exploiting domestic workers trafficked from India. The workers were forced to work long hours for minimal pay, with their passports confiscated. The family plans to appeal the ruling.
As Mexico approaches a historic presidential election with two female candidates, millions of domestic workers, predominantly women, continue to face low pay, abuse, and unstable working conditions. Despite recent reforms, enforcement remains weak, leaving many workers unprotected. The hope is that a female president might bring positive changes, but skepticism remains high among those who feel long ignored by the government.
The fifth episode of the TV series "Expats" shifts focus from the wealthy protagonists to the lives of domestic helpers and locals in Hong Kong, shedding light on their aspirations, struggles, and the backdrop of the Umbrella Movement in 2014. Creator Lulu Wang discusses the decision to explore the perspectives of characters outside the expat bubble, highlighting themes of classism, societal trappings, and the impact of real-life geopolitical events. The episode represents a departure from the source material and aims to provide a more inclusive and nuanced portrayal of expat life in Hong Kong.