Movies and TvShows featuring "glue-sniffing" theme.

Lilya, a teenage girl from post-Soviet Russia, is abandoned by her mother and falls into the dark world of sex trafficking. She becomes a victim of sexual abuse and forced prostitution. The movie explores her desperate struggle for survival and her eventual tragic fate.

Tracy, a 13-year-old girl, navigates through the turbulent and self-destructive path of adolescence. She falls into a world of drug abuse, sexual exploration, and unhealthy relationships. As she rebels against societal norms, Tracy experiences a journey of self-discovery and encounters the consequences of her actions.

Gummo is an avant-garde experimental film that follows the lives of various eccentric characters in a small town in Ohio. The film explores themes of poverty, violence, and social alienation, with a nonlinear timeline and a shocking portrayal of taboo subjects. It delves into the lives of outcasts, including a cat killer, prostitutes, juvenile delinquents, and a father-daughter incestuous relationship. It also touches upon issues like drug addiction, racism, and the aftermath of a tornado.

In this action-comedy film set in the 1960s, a struggling band manager is recruited by a CIA agent to find a legendary film director who can help them fake the Apollo moon landing. As they navigate through a world of fraud, theft, and disguise, they must overcome mistaken identities, homophobic slurs, and comedic mishaps. With a suitcase full of money, they travel to Europe and encounter glue-sniffing, impersonation, and a wild nightclub scene. Amidst the chaos, they must pull off the biggest hoax in history.

Pixote is a 1980 movie set in São Paulo, Brazil, where a 10-year-old boy gets caught up in a life of crime and violence. He experiences the harsh realities of being homeless, abused, and forced into prostitution. The movie portrays the corrupt and brutal world he finds himself in, highlighting the struggles and dangers faced by underprivileged children.

Made in Britain follows the story of Trevor, a rebellious teenager with a troubled past. He gets involved with skinhead gangs, commits crimes, and ends up in a detention center. The film explores themes of racism, social inequality, and the cycle of poverty through Trevor's journey. With its dark humor and realistic portrayal of British society in the 1980s, Made in Britain is a thought-provoking and intense film.

What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984) is a dark comedy that tells the story of a housewife named Gloria. She is trapped in a cramped apartment with her abusive husband and mother-in-law and works as a cleaning lady to make ends meet. As she navigates her dysfunctional family life, she finds solace in her relationships with her pet lizard and a prostitute neighbor. The movie explores themes of domestic abuse, illegal prostitution, and the desperate measures people take to survive.

Love Liza tells the story of Wilson Joel, a man who is devastated by the suicide of his wife Liza. He struggles to cope with his grief, turning to drugs and model airplanes to escape his pain. As he descends into a downward spiral, his relationships with his friends and mother-in-law suffer. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the destructive nature of addiction.

When a teenager goes missing in a small town, a waitress takes it upon herself to investigate the case. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a web of corruption and danger, leading her to question everything and everyone she thought she knew.

Last Stop 174 tells the true crime story of a young boy who, after being orphaned and abused, becomes involved in a series of tragic events that lead to a hijacking and mass murder on a bus in Rio de Janeiro. The film explores themes of poverty, violence, and survival in the dangerous streets of Brazil.

The Rose Seller follows the story of a street child who turns to glue-sniffing and prostitution in order to survive the harsh realities of street life and poverty.

Léolo is a young boy growing up in a dysfunctional family in Montreal, Canada. To cope with his difficult reality, he escapes into a vivid dream world filled with dark humor and surrealism. As he navigates the challenges of his hereditary insanity, Léolo finds solace in his imagination and develops a secret crush.

Oliver flees from abuse of his family and seeks refuge in the violent streets of Caracas, where survival is only possible in an environment of corruption, crime and sniffing glue to escape hunger, like other children in the same situation. Soon, the child becomes part of the clashes between drug gangs and corrupt policemen.

Ali Zaoua, a homeless street kid, dreams of becoming a sailor and escaping the hardship of his life in the slums. When his group of street children face violence from a rival gang, Ali's journey takes a tragic turn.

Samson and Delilah is a heart-wrenching story of two Aboriginal teenagers, Samson and Delilah, who find solace in each other amidst the challenges of poverty, addiction, and homelessness. As they embark on a journey through the harsh Australian Outback, their love and resilience are put to the test. It is a powerful portrayal of the strength of the human spirit.

Filmed in documentary style, Daughter is the story of four girls who face family problems and turn to heavy drug use in order to cope with their sad realities.

Stray is a documentary film that follows the lives of stray dogs in Istanbul, Turkey. The film explores the relationship between the dogs and the city's inhabitants, particularly a Syrian refugee and a group of security guards. It delves into themes of urban life, compassion, and resilience.

The Children of Leningradsky is a documentary that follows the lives of homeless children living in the Leningradsky Railway Station in Moscow. It explores the tragic events and struggles of these children, including drug abuse, child prostitution, and the challenges they face as orphans in post-Soviet Union Russia.

This film presents a series of extemporaneous interviews with teenagers and young adults who have taken narcotics for "kicks," "association," or "curiosity." Residents of the California Rehabilitation Center relate how they were introduced to narcotics, why they wished they had not used drugs or narcotics, and what the future holds for them. Film is shot in Hollywood, Calif.

A tearaway teenage girl, at war with her mum, and trying to take control of her life, forms an amazing and unbreakable bond with a new friend. They raise hell, stick two fingers up at the world, and laugh like they never have before... but can Ellen avoid becoming just another statistic?