Trash

• Adventure
• Crime
• Drama
• Thriller
• Mystery

Within the sprawling, sun-drenched yet brutally unequal landscape of Rio de Janeiro, *Trash* unfolds as a propulsive crime thriller driven by the desperate ingenuity of three street children. After a shocking discovery amongst the refuse of a city-wide garbage collection, they navigate a treacherous underworld of corrupt police and powerful figures, desperately seeking justice for a fallen friend. The film avoids sensationalism, instead grounding itself in the raw, pragmatic resilience of its young protagonists, their survival hinging not on heroic feats but on quick wits and a shared, unwavering loyalty. It’s a remarkably unsentimental portrayal of poverty and systemic injustice, offering a surprisingly hopeful narrative about reclaiming agency in a world designed to discard its most vulnerable, fuelled by a wry, almost darkly humorous tone.