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The narrative unfolds over a twenty-four hour period, capturing the lives of a homeless community living in a desolate area beside a highway. Once filled with hope, these individuals now navigate the harsh realities of their existence amid discarded remnants of modernity, such as smashed trucks and broken appliances. John Berger's poetic insight sheds light on their struggles and resilience, offering a poignant reflection on abandonment and the human condition in the context of the twentieth century.