Trash Picker in the City

Two young women step into the unforgiving world of work with nothing but hope and each other. Sun Jie and her roommate Deng Qian face rejection, exploitation, and the crushing weight of uncertainty as they struggle to find their place in the city. Through shared meals and late-night talks, they cling to their dreams—until fate forces them to choose different paths. As their bond fractures, Sun Jie must navigate the urban jungle alone, discovering unexpected allies and harsh truths about ambition, survival, and what it truly means to build a life from scratch.