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202410 minPGdoc-short

PEDAL

202410 minPGdoc-short

A trisikad driver faces challenges as modern transportation changes his way of life and limits his family's opportunities.

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Klen Dale Anne,

Abdul Raffy Macasiding

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A trisikad driver faces challenges as modern transportation changes his way of life and limits his family's opportunities.

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Klen Dale Annedirector

Abdul Raffy Macasiding

Abdul Raffy Macasidingdirector

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A trisikad driver faces daily challenges in a city undergoing rapid change. He manages a family while dealing with the pressures of poverty and a shrinking income. Modern transportation options threaten his livelihood and limit his opportunities. This 10-minute documentary in 2024 provides a look into his life. It captures his interactions and the struggles he endures to support those around him as he tries to adapt to a transforming environment.

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