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The film focuses on a Tibetan woman who collects water near her family's yak farm. This task takes her an hour to complete, and she carries 80 pounds of water back home. The documentary captures the physical effort and cultural significance of this daily ritual in a remote Tibetan setting.
Produced by Bari Pearlman as part of the Nangchen Shorts series, the film emphasizes the importance of water in the lives of Tibetan people. It presents a personal narrative that shows the connection between the woman and her environment, illustrating the challenges faced in rural Tibet.
Why Watch
- •See a Tibetan woman's daily water collection ritual.
- •Meet Bari Pearlman, the award-winning documentarian.
- •Follow the life on a yak farm in Tibet.
Did You Know
•The woman carries 80 pounds of water each time she collects it.
•It takes her one hour to complete the water collection ritual.
•The documentary is part of the Peabody Award-winning Nangchen Shorts series.
Perfect For
Tibetan cultureDocumentary enthusiastsWater conservation