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Documentary backdrop image for Gold (2018)

201815 minPGdoc-short

Gold

201815 minPGdoc-short

One worker aboard an old boat on a large river in Myanmar reflects on a promise made to his distant love, Lily, while mining for gold.

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One worker aboard an old boat on a large river in Myanmar reflects on a promise made to his distant love, Lily, while mining for gold.

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Lee Yong Chaodirector

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A worker on a rusty boat mines for gold on a large river in Myanmar. As he sifts through the riverbed, he reflects on a promise made to his distant love, Lily. The 15-minute documentary captures the daily life of those involved in gold mining, revealing their struggles and aspirations amid the challenges of their environment. Directed by Lee Yong Chao, the film presents a personal story set against the backdrop of Myanmar's mining industry.

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