Trash

Pia Angelo, a 9-year-old girl, tragically dies and is buried in a cemetery. Her death sets off a chain of events that impacts her family and others in her community profoundly.

Jose Angelo, Pia's father, finds himself on the run from corrupt Brazilian police. He is eventually caught, but not before he manages to discard an old purse belonging to Pia, concealing something significant inside.

Three Brazilian street teenagers, Raphael, Gardo, and Rat, scavenge through a garbage dump for valuable items. They stumble upon Jose's discarded wallet, discovering cash, a key, and an ID card, which intrigues them.

As the boys investigate the wallet, Jose suffers at the hands of the police who are desperate to uncover its secrets. He ultimately loses his life, heightening the stakes for the boys and their discovery.

The corrupt police issue a reward of R 1000 for the wallet, claiming it holds vital clues. The boys become wary but determined to unearth the mystery behind the wallet and its contents.

Raphael and Gardo bring Rat into the fold, promising him a cut of any potential reward. Rat, who lives in the sewers due to a skin disease, quickly helps the boys decode the wallet's secrets.

Using the key from the wallet, the boys unlock a railway locker, unveiling a letter linked to a prisoner, Joao Clemente. Their inability to read the letter leaves them with lingering questions about its significance.

With the help of Father Juilliard and Olivia, the boys learn about Clemente's background as a lawyer and activist. They become determined to meet him, excited about the possibilities his knowledge could bring.

The boys discover that Santos, a corrupt politician, had hired Jose Angelo for a significant amount of money. This revelation motivates them to piece together the puzzle of the missing fortune.

Gardo and Olivia manage to meet Clemente, who reveals that José is indeed his nephew. He clarifies that numbers referenced in a letter act as a code leading to Jose's hidden treasure.

Following Olivia’s visit to Clemente, the police grow more aggressive. They raid the garbage dump and set it ablaze as punishment for non-cooperation, intensifying the urgency for the boys.

The boys decode Clemente's letter, leading them to Pia's grave in St. Francis cemetery. In a surprising twist, they find Pia alive, hiding close by, while a substantial amount of money rests in her casket.

The police, led by Federico, confront the boys in the cemetery, demanding the money. Just as they seem to be cornered, Pia steps in to aid them, turning the tide in the boys' favor.

After escaping with Pia and the money, the boys decide to contribute to their community. They secretly distribute a portion of their newfound wealth to Father Juilliard to support his good work.

With the help of Father Juilliard and Olivia, the details of Jose's book find their way online. This leads to the arrest of corrupt officials, including Santos and Federico, suggesting a glimmer of hope for the community.