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Garbage Dreams 2010

Born into Cairo's unique Zaballeen community, three teenage boys find themselves immersed in a world of waste management. They thrive within the sprawling garbage village, recycling an impressive 80% of the city's refuse. As globalization introduces new challenges, the boys must confront the potential disruption to their traditional way of life and the future of their community, each seeking a new path forward amidst the ever-growing piles of waste.

Born into Cairo's unique Zaballeen community, three teenage boys find themselves immersed in a world of waste management. They thrive within the sprawling garbage village, recycling an impressive 80% of the city's refuse. As globalization introduces new challenges, the boys must confront the potential disruption to their traditional way of life and the future of their community, each seeking a new path forward amidst the ever-growing piles of waste.

Does Garbage Dreams have end credit scenes?

No!

Garbage Dreams does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Garbage Dreams

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67

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Rotten Tomatoes
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100%

TOMATOMETER

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77%

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IMDb

9.0 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

64

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Awards & Nominations for Garbage Dreams

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62nd Directors Guild of America Awards 2010

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Cars Featured in Garbage Dreams

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BMW

2001

5 E39

Chevrolet

1985

C-10

Ford

1992

Aerostar

Ford

1999

Crown Victoria

Jeep

1997

Cherokee

Lexus

1998

GS 300

Mazda

2000

626

Mercedes-Benz

CL C215

Toyota

1992

Camry

Garbage Dreams Themes and Keywords

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Garbage Dreams Other Names and Titles

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