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202123 minGdocumentary

A Tayal

202123 minGdocumentary

A boy must leave his tribe to enter the next grade, facing the challenge of leaving behind his mountain life and childhood dream of becoming a hunter.

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A boy must leave his tribe to enter the next grade, facing the challenge of leaving behind his mountain life and childhood dream of becoming a hunter.

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Laha Mebow

Laha Mebowdirector

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Yukan faces a significant change as he prepares to leave his tribe to enter the next grade. This transition is a common challenge for children in his community. Along with this educational shift, Yukan must also leave behind his beloved mountain life. His lifelong dream is to become a hunter. The film questions whether he can achieve this ambition while adapting to city life. Directed by Laha Mebow, "A Tayal" runs for 23 minutes.

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