The Refusers | Full short film | MyMetaStories 2025

On a street corner in the city, a heap of dumped garbage surrounds two garbage containers. Then, a newspaper is picked up by the wind and seems to dance in the spotlight of a streetlamp. Inspired, the waste begins to see themselves positively. Their enthusiasm evolves into a spectacle of song and dance.

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In this 3D-animated Dutch feature, disused and discarded objects form a community marked by kindness. By caring for one another, the characters feel stronger and reclaim a sense that they matter. A delightful domestic musical.