A short film released by broadcaster CCTV, depicting a female graphic designer who quits her office job to become a food delivery rider in pursuit of her dream, has drawn criticism from netizens.

Fairy tale’ video which says often dangerous job with long hours brings workers ‘closer to their dreams’ is branded ‘disgusting’ by critics.

Short films have the challenge of creating a memorable impact in such a limited span of time, but writer-director Chelsea Christer's short, Out for Delivery, which screened at South by Southwest 2025, ...