The read
It runs a compact 15m.
Synopsis
Jharia, India, one of the most dangerous places on earth. Fires rage underground, smoke and dangerous fumes belch from cracks in the ground. This is the home of Anant, an 8 year old boy who scrapes a living picking coal and selling it at the local markets to try and feed himself and his sick mother. One day, a chance encounter changes Anant's life, forever. This is a coming of age drama that casts a spotlight on a humanitarian disaster area and gives us a chance to see the world through the eyes of one of India's many child labourers.
Ratings
IMDb6.9/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Samir MehanovićWriter
- Bart GaviganWriter
- Samir MehanovićDirector
Cast
- Ramanjit KaurSushila
- Taranjit KaurSantosh
- Suraj MondalAnant
Themes
motherfireparent child relationshipundergroundchild labourcoming of ageindiasmokepoorkidssick parent