A nine-year-old girl in Bhaktapur, Nepal, takes on the role of caregiver for her siblings while her father works long hours in a rice factory.
Synopsis
A nine-year-old girl in Bhaktapur, Nepal, takes on the role of caregiver for her siblings while her father works long hours in a rice factory.
Synopsis
Nine-year-old Punam Tamang lives in Bhaktapur, Nepal, where she has taken on the role of caregiver for her siblings since their mother died when she was five. With her father working long hours in a rice factory, Punam manages the household while dreaming of becoming a teacher. The film presents her daily life and the struggles of her friends, many of whom cannot afford school fees and must work in stone quarries or brick factories. Punam's story reflects the challenges faced by children in her community.
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Why Watch
- Meet Punam, a nine-year-old caregiver in Bhaktapur, Nepal.
- See the impact of child labor on education in Nepal.
- Find out how a documentary inspired a global fund for children.
Did You Know
- Punam's mother died when she was five years old.
- The school fees for each student are only US$1.50 per month.
- Punam was voted the most popular film among teachers in the Czech Republic in 2006.
- The PUNAM FUND was established in September 2007 to combat child labor.
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What is the main focus of the documentary Punam?
Punam focuses on the life of nine-year-old Punam Tamang from Bhaktapur, Nepal, who takes on the role of head of her family after her mother's death.
What organization was founded as a result of the documentary Punam?
The PUNAM FUND was established in September 2007 to combat child labor and provide scholarships for working children in the Bhaktapur region.
How many awards did Punam receive after its release?
Punam received 8 awards, including the UNICEF Award for Children Rights.
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