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201373 minPGdocumentary

8.8/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

The Wild Years

201373 minPGdocumentary

8.8/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Around 270,000 street children live in Addis Ababa, facing daily struggles for survival without adult support or financial resources.

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Around 270,000 street children live in Addis Ababa, facing daily struggles for survival without adult support or financial resources.

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Ventura Durall

Ventura Duralldirector

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Nine-year-old Daniel and twelve-year-olds Habtom and Yohannes live in an abandoned car on the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. They face daily challenges as they search for food and shelter without adult support. The film captures their interactions as they play, eat, and argue, reflecting their camaraderie amid difficult circumstances. With approximately 270,000 other street children in similar situations, the documentary presents a stark portrayal of their lives, avoiding sentimentality while revealing the conditions they endure.

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