Fireflies in the Abyss backdrop
← Back to Movies
Fireflies in the Abyss poster

Fireflies in the Abyss

★ 7.0 (2 votes) | 2015 | 1h 32m
Documentary
Overview

In the Jaintia Hills of Northeast India, boys and men descend into the abyss of the 'rat-holes' to scratch coal out of hard rock, with nothing more than a pickaxe and a head-torch. One of them is Suraj, an 11-year old boy. Born in the mines to Nepali immigrants, Suraj cherishes the hope of getting out of the coal-pit someday. With his mother no more, an unsupportive father and no place he can call home, the odds are stacked against him. And yet, he battles to eventually put himself in school. The film follows Suraj through his tumultuous journey, while revealing startling stories and lives under unusual - perhaps extraordinary - circumstances.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date October 5, 2015
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A

Talk to AI about this Movie

Suggested Topics:

Videos

Fireflies in the Abyss: Official Trailer | In Cinemas 1st July
Fireflies in the Abyss: Official Trailer | In Cinemas 1st July

You May Also Like