A mother and son are forced to confront a strained relationship and begin the slow journey of healing while searching for their missing dog.
Social & External
Bentley
Will
Indigo
Ike
Ted
Mrs. Z
Allison
Record Store Owner
Jill
Travis
Jharia, India, one of the most dangerous places on earth. Fires rage underground, smoke and dangerous fumes belch from cracks in the ground. This is the home of Anant, an 8 year old boy who scrapes a living picking coal and selling it at the local markets to try and feed himself and his sick mother. One day, a chance encounter changes Anant's life, forever. This is a coming of age drama that casts a spotlight on a humanitarian disaster area and gives us a chance to see the world through the eyes of one of India's many child labourers.
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