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201893 minPGdocumentary

Yield

201893 minPGdocumentary

Nine children endure harsh conditions, with siblings April, Ariel, and Rommel selling rocks they extract from a treacherous mountain.

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Toshihiko Uryu,

Victor Delotavo Tagaro

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Nine children endure harsh conditions, with siblings April, Ariel, and Rommel selling rocks they extract from a treacherous mountain.

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Toshihiko Uryudirector

Victor Delotavo Tagarodirector

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April, Ariel, and Rommel hack rocks from a steep mountain to sell for their livelihood. They live alongside Jomar, who searches ocean silt for gold, and siblings Edralen and Jason, who manage agricultural products. Alex and Glady Mae, both born with hydrocephalus, add to the portrayal of childhood hardships. Essam, a child warrior, represents another facet of labor. Over five years, the film captures their daily struggles in challenging conditions.

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