Movies and TvShows featuring "garbage-dump-dwellers" theme.
Dodes'ka-den tells the story of various slum dwellers living in a garbage dump in Tokyo, Japan. They fight to survive in the harsh conditions and dream of a better life. The film explores themes of poverty, desperation, and the human spirit.
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Wild Boys of the Road follows a group of teenagers who become homeless and ride the rails during the Great Depression. They face hunger, unemployment, and danger as they try to survive and find a better life.
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Trong, a self-proclaimed king of a garbage dump, falls in love with the poor flower seller Thuy.
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