Overdue Vacation

8.0 1979 | 53 min

Maria, a veteran architect heading a design studio, finally secures approval for a long-awaited bearing factory project, but now faces a two-year deadline and staff eager for bonuses. She insists on a meticulously accurate plan that will delay opening yet save millions, drawing ire from her team and superiors who urge her to relent or take leave. When the industrial union ultimately backs her vision but replaces her as project lead, Maria rejoins the team as a regular member, steadfastly pursuing her principles while navigating the personal cost of her professional convictions.