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202510 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Dreams in Dust

202510 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Two children in Pakistan endure harsh conditions as they work in a brick kiln and a car mechanic shop, revealing the cycle of child labor.

“When dreams settle in dust...”

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Two children in Pakistan endure harsh conditions as they work in a brick kiln and a car mechanic shop, revealing the cycle of child labor.

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Muhammad Mehdidirector

Muhammad Mehdiwriter

Fazal Hameedcast

Murtaza Ahmedcast

Irum Mumtazcast

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A short documentary exploring the grueling cycle of child labor in Pakistan through the story of two children, one working at a brick kiln and the other at a car mechanic shop.

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