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202317 minGdoc-short

Demarcation

202317 minGdoc-short

A 506 square-kilometer sanctuary in Mongolia protects Przewalski's horses, while domestic horses live under human care on the opposite side of the boundary.

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A 506 square-kilometer sanctuary in Mongolia protects Przewalski's horses, while domestic horses live under human care on the opposite side of the boundary.

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Hsu Che-yudirector

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Mongolia’s boundary divides two horse populations. On one side lies a 506 square-kilometer sanctuary for the Przewalski’s horse, free from human influence. These wild horses roam without assistance. On the opposite side, domestic horses interact with people. They serve various roles, including companions for children and transportation for workers. The documentary captures the contrasting environments and lives of these two groups of horses.

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