Trash (2014)

Set in Brazil, three kids who make a discovery in a garbage dump soon find themselves running from the cops and trying to right a terrible wrong.

Directors:

Stephen Daldry, Christian Duurvoort

Writers:

Andy Mulligan (based on the novel by), Felipe Braga (additional material)

Stars:

Rickson Tevez, Eduardo Luis, Gabriel Weinstein

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rickson Tevez	...	Raphael (as Rickson Tévis)
Wagner Moura	...	José Angelo
José Dumont	...	Carlos, Policeman
Daniel Zettel	...	Carlos' partner
Eduardo Luis	...	Gardo (as Eduardo Luís)
Luis Felipe da Silva Costa	...	Trash Kid No. 1
Gabriel Dias da Costa Silva	...	Trash Kid No. 2
Selton Mello	...	Frederico
Stepan Nercessian	...	Antonio Santos
Teca Pereira	...	Graça
Rooney Mara	...	Olivia
Letícia Cunha Camara Pereira de Carvalho	...	Trash Kid No. 3
Rafael de Biase	...	Trash Kid No. 4
Martin Sheen	...	Father Juilliard
Israel Gomes	...	Raphael's cousin No. 1

Storyline

When two trash-picking boys from Rio's slums find a wallet in amongst the daily detritus of their local dump, little do they imagine that their lives are about to change forever. But when the local police show up, offering a handsome reward for the wallet's return, the boys, Rafael and Gardo, realize that what they've found must be important.

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Plot Keywords:

wallet | slum | bible | key | poverty | 

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Taglines:

You never know what you might find

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Genres:

Adventure | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence and language

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK Brazil

Language:

Portuguese English

Release Date:

9 October 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Favelas

Filming Locations:

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$10,230 (USA) (9 October 2015)

Gross:

$10,230 (USA) (9 October 2015)

Company Credits

Production Co:

O2 Filmes, PeaPie Films, PeaPie Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

114 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first feature film directed by Stephen Daldry not to be nominated for Best Director and/or Best Picture.

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Crazy Credits

During the opening Universal logo animation, the lights of some Brasilian cities are visible longer than the rest of the cities of the world.

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Connections

Referenced in Film 2016: Episode #44.3 (2015)

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Soundtracks

Prelude Act I
from "La Traviata"
(Giuseppe Verdi (as Guiseppe Verdi))
Performed by Bonn Classical Philharmonic
Conducted by Heribert Beissel
Courtesy of X5 Music Group

User Reviews

Trash has it all!

When I saw the trailer of this movie it did not appeal to me. The movie seemed like a common Hollywood action movie, but after seeing it I know that this movie has a lot to offer. The story begins when Raphael (at the age of 14) finds a wallet in the garbage and shows it to his two friends. Once the boys find out how much the wallet is wanted by the police they decide to unravel the mystery behind it, using clues from the wallet. What follows is a fascinating journey full of action, humor and drama through the slums of Rio de Janeiro. You see the raw side of the city, it feels like you are there. Also the music puts you in the right vibe. The solidarity, perseverance and the struggle to achieve justice, gives you a real connection with the three boys. Slowly all the pieces fit together while it builds up to a thrilling end. This movie seems to have a clear message to give. It makes you think about justice and well-being, but at the same time it is an easy watching feel good movie. This movie has it all!