Chandran, a circus performer, and Thankam are in love. The circus team borrows some money from Thankam's father, Paithal Nair. When they are unable to repay, Paithal Nair takes away their animals.

That paints a picture of a resilient labour market, with the jobless rate still far below the RBA's implied 4.5 per cent estimate for the non‑accelerating inflation rate of unemployment (NAIRU).