Plustown
A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Phillida
Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
max-40999
This documentary is very dry in its approach, which is a danger in many documentaries, but not this one, because the material it documents speaks for itself in a very touching manner.The material is extremely heart-breaking and very thought-provoking, to the extent where I was forced to change my political beliefs. It is an excellent show-case of how capitalism can fail to the degree where children are forced to live on a garbage dump.I was stunned when it was finished, not quite sure what to think, because it is very moving and sad, yet happy, as they are able to find happiness even though they live in a terrible environment.It is a must-watch work of social-realism. Anyone should watch it.It isn't a work of propaganda, as the cutting is minimal, there is barely any text or speech which is not by the people, it follows.
gouranga-03460
We are born to be happy. I could feel it from the very birth. "Something better to come." To live in this world is not easy. We have to face so many difficulties. This film is very close to me. It is interesting that my name is Yulia, too.) And also because I also live in a post-Soviet country. So we always have something to learn, something to strive for. But on this path we need knowledge, understanding, vision. We need spirituality. For each person it is always good to know the different histories and experiences of others. I wish everyone to see this film! Thank you very much for Hanna Polak for such hard work.
Agate Margowski
Amazing work of over 14 years filming , uplifting, powerful story. Be the Change. A young girl's story into survival of impossible, from dumbness and dirt of dump into her own place on earth .This is a story of hope and beauty of human nature. It has changed my way of looking at others , I have seen the beauty of human nature, a poetry of human being in spite of how fallen and degraded may his surroundings be. The movie is about power of Hope and how it has carried Yula out of the rotten rubbish damp into her own place on Earth . This powerful story is dressed up in beautiful images. Poetry of Hanna Polak filming has been renowned worldwide, allowing us to see the Light where there seems to be only dirt and desperation.
luukmh
Sometimes a documentary cannot only make you see what somebody's life is like, but to a certain extent also can make you feel it. Hanna Polak did a great job doing that, portraying the life of Yula, a Russian girl growing up on the biggest garbage dump of Moscow.The film follows the life of Yula, who growing up has the hopes of a better life, even though the odds look slim. During fourteen years we see her cope with the ordinary struggles of a girl coming into adulthood, albeit her environment is totally different and unreal.I found the documentary moving because of the directness of it. No special tricks were used to put emphasis on the situation, and the lack of it made it all the more impressive. You really get to know the people surrounding Yula, and it shows how miserable living conditions can affect them.Strong documentary, really worth watching
