The Last shoeshine

Mirroring the influence of the Italian neorealist movement, this animated film tells the story of a shoeshine boy down on his luck. The boy's sole friend is his dog, Matteo, who shares with him hunger and other privations. One evening, the two friends return home after a day of misadventures and go to bed. The night is extremely cold and one can see the stars through the dilapidated roof. The boy goes up to play with the stars and remains there forever.