After a near-death experience, a homeless man discovers he can read the emotional and historical imprints of discarded items, uncovering hidden stories and secrets in his community.

SYNOPSIS:

One Man's Trash tracks the journey of Bergie, a down-on-his-luck homeless man in Cape Town who discovers he has the extraordinary ability to perceive the history and emotions attached to objects he touches. This psychometric gift, awakened by a near-death experience at a recycling centre, allows Bergie to glimpse into the past and uncover the hidden stories of the city's discarded items.

Each episode delves into the lives of Cape Town's residents as seen through the trash they leave behind, revealing poignant tales of love, loss, and redemption. Bergie uses his newfound ability to help those around him, from reuniting lost lovers to uncovering long-buried family secrets. Through his interactions with a diverse cast of characters—including Jamie, a troubled young graffiti artist; Sage, a nurturing thrift store owner with a painful past; Al, a pragmatic worker at the recycling centre with unfulfilled dreams of becoming an engineer and Sergeant Moloi, a sceptical police officer—Bergie becomes an unlikely hero, bridging gaps and mending the fabric of his community.

The series aims to weave together the gritty realism of life on the streets with moments of profound revelation, exploring themes of empathy, redemption and the unseen connections that bind us all. We hope One Man's Trash will be a deeply engaging and inspiring narrative that highlights the beauty and value in what society often deems as 'trash,' both in terms of objects and individuals.