Strange But True

Jonathan and Yesi are in love, but fearfully keep this from Mister Clean, their dodgy boss on the bin waggons. In Mexico City, there is no end to the refuse. Cardboard and plastic are separated on the spot, and half-empty bottles of drink finished off in one go; for tips, they will collect the refuse from your kitchen. Everything changes when a body turns up among the containers, its pockets stuffed with cash. Mister Clean comes up with a plan that will benefit them all. In today's Mexico, it's simply impossible not to get tangled up in the wretchedness of the violent underworld. (International Film Festival Rotterdam)