In 2001, the Taliban destroyed the world's tallest stone sculptures, the Buddhas of Bamiyan. By 2002, over 250 Afghans, mostly Hazara refugees, lived in caves beside the rubble. The film follows a refugee family over four seasons, including 8-year-old Mir, as they hope for a brighter future amidst harsh winters, crowded schools, and military vehicles.
The Boy Who Plays on the Buddhas of Bamiyan
In 2001, the Taliban regime in Afghanistan deliberately destroyed the world's tallest stone sculptures, the Buddhas of Bamiyan.