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Deep Dive: Breaking Stones (2009)

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Breaking Stones
Breaking Stones follows Ram Kumar, a schoolboy from Nepal who is internally displaced. He works on a road construction site, lifting heavy boulders and smashing rocks to support his family. Despite the harsh conditions, Ram dreams of becoming a pilot, a doctor, or a leader in Nepal. The film captures the stark realities faced by children like Ram in Nepal, highlighting the intersection of labor and aspiration. It presents a vivid portrait of his daily life and the burdens he carries, juxtaposed with his hopes for a brighter future.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Ram Kumar, a Nepali boy working in construction.
  • •Find out about the lives of displaced children in Nepal.
  • •See Ram's dreams for a better future despite hardship.

Did You Know

•Ram Kumar is an internally displaced schoolboy from Nepal.
•The film was released in 2009 and has a duration of 8 minutes.
•Ram dreams of becoming a pilot, a doctor, or a leader of Nepal.

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Child labor issuesNepalese cultureDocumentary short films