Styrofoam

About This Movie

Styrofoam (2017) dives into the unseen lives of rural migrant workers in China, focusing on Guo Jie, who salvages styrofoam boxes in the bustling streets of Shanghai. The film captures this gritty, urban landscape where survival is an everyday hustle. There's a certain rawness in the pacing that mirrors Guo's own relentless work ethic. It’s fascinating how it unfolds, revealing the layers of this economy built on discarded materials. The atmosphere is heavy yet hopeful, making you ponder over the value we place on things. Guo's quiet resilience and resourcefulness shine through, making her story both personal and universal. It’s an exploration of sustainability, labor, and the human spirit, all wrapped in a documentary that feels refreshingly real.

Focuses on the life of a rural migrant worker.Explores themes of sustainability and labor in urban China.Offers a unique perspective on discarded materials.