Movie
Sekolah Sampah
2022
A gentle, earnest drama that quietly inspires through small acts of kindness and community effort.
- Directed by
- Ebi Kornelis
- Starring
- Aliff Aziz, Bella Astillah, Didi Astillah
- Overview
- The story follows Adam, a backpacker in his 30s living in Sandakan who dreams of traveling throughout Sabah. Before his journey begins, Adam learns about the story of beggar children who are unable to continue their education in school. These children live in Kampung Sampah (Garbage Village) and earn their living by collecting and selling discarded items. In order to provide equal educational opportunities to them, Adam is determined to teach the children by establishing a Garbage School, even sacrificing his travel dreams. This sacrifice is aided by one of his students, Erna, who also takes part in teaching her classmates who have fallen behind in their studies. Through efforts to develop the Garbage School, Erna has sent a letter to the leaders about the existence of this school.
- How it feels
- Earnest, warm, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.
- About
- Education, politics, class
- Content
- Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
- Note
- Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown
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- Directed by
- Ebi Kornelis
- Starring
- Aliff Aziz, Bella Astillah, Didi Astillah


