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Children Of The Soil

Children Of The Soil

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Children Of The Soil

"An ode to the people who bring food on our plates."

2020

0h 5m

7.0(1 votes)

Animation

Music

Drama

Documentary

Overview

A thought provoking short film on Indian farmers told through clay sculptures made from barren farms of the farmers who have committed suicide.

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Ila Arun

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Ila Arun

Acting

Jitin Gulati

Artist's Model

Jitin Gulati

Acting

Karan Veer Mehra

Artist's Model

Karan Veer Mehra

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