This dramatic story will keep your heart pounding not so much for the storyline itself, but the environment in which these people lived. The movie is so authentic that the actors and actresses really do live in this kind of environment, and they really had to be picked out and trained. There is even a blind actor in the movie, and it was hard to find a blind actor. Apparently, there were about 5 or 6, and the one picked could remember lines the best. The environment grabs you so because if you are not in one of these countries which has mounds of trash (previously) not contained or not very well contained, you might be in enough of a state of shock to realize what is going on.
The writer and director also had to film in this smelly environment, and since he grew up close enough to the dump site that his family could smell the garbage, it was a sight that he could relate to. This movie was an idea he wanted to put out, and the rights and permission were so hard to get. Luckily, he was able to film this and as a result, he has a growing philanthropic effort for the actors and actresses.
As a result of this movie, the 20 or so actors and actresses have improved their lives tremendously. This movie is still quite unknown, but it will gain a decent following with still a lot more to be appreciated for.
