The last living artery of a disappearing sea
In short: While much of the Aral Sea has vanished, one river remains. This documentary follows the Syr Darya as it traverses Central Asia to reach the remnants of what was once one of Earth's largest inland seas.
Explorer Cédric Gras journeys nearly 3,000 kilometers along the Syr Darya, tracing its path from the high mountains of Kyrgyzstan and China through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The film examines the river's role as a vital lifeline for cities, farms, and communities like Aralsk, Baikonur, and Tashkent.
The narrative explores the tension between human ambition and environmental survival. It highlights how local farmers and fishermen depend on these increasingly precious waters in a region defined by the fragile balance of water scarcity.
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