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ABOUT THE FILM
It is the summer of 2022 in Tondo’s two poorest areas within Manila, Philippines. Happyland and Smokey Mountain are home to many of the poorest families in Manila, and the covid pandemic has just ended.
American high school student Madison Wuu travels back to Manila, Philippines where she lived almost 10 years of her life to document and tell the stories of individual residents of Happyland and Smokey Mountain. Both areas are within Tondo located in Metropolitan Manila and are considered two of the poorest areas within the entire Philippines and Southeast Asia.
From squatters to homeless children, Madison examines the daily lives of those who all live with very little and in extreme poverty. Recycled food from the trash is even depicted from the collection process all the way to selling hot food to local residents. Additionally, the daily lives of recycled trash collectors, garlic peelers, junk shop owners, and those with still no job are documented and brought to life. Although their lives are challenging, one can respect and relish the positive energy, persistence, and smiles coming from the Philippine people throughout this documentary; no matter what hardships they encounter.
Come join and examine the true lives of those from Tondo: The Forgotten People of Manila.
Tondo: The Forgotten People of Manila
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