In the wild Afghan mountains, a group of children dig up old Soviet mines to sell, recycle weapons and keep tight control on the caravans smuggling opium while American troops prepare to leave the war-torn country. In this seamless blend of fictional and documentary form, we experience a stunning cinematic journey into the beauty of war-tormented Afghanistan. Shot over seven years on evocative 16mm footage, first-time director Pieter-Jan De Pue paints a whimsical yet haunting look at the condition of Afghanistan left for the next generation.
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Pieter-Jan De Pue co-writes and directs this documentary which looks at gangs of tribal children as they attempt to make a living in the remote countryside of war-torn Afghanistan. With the American military in the process of withdrawing from the country, the kids attempt to salvage any goods they can to sell or exchange for essential provisions. The film follows one gang as they eke out a treacherous existence unearthing live land mines in order to sell them on, while another group trade with smugglers high in the mountains of Pamir.
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