Untold Lives of Afghanistan's ISOLATED Villages - Lamb BBQ, Donkey Ride & Monkey Helpers

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Keep it steady, Pink.
I'm on it. Push him on.
This water is cold.
Yes, but it feels good after the fields.
Those monkeys won't leave us alone.
Keep the donkeys moving.
We are almost there.
These buckets are noisy.
Watch your step, little ones.
Keep them moving.
Mind the edge here.
Steady.
The morning is cold.
Yes, give me the sticks.
More kindling.
I will get more.
Monkeys are cheating.
The milk is almost ready.
Be careful.
Keep tearing the dough, sister.
They stole the dough.
I got them. Don't worry.
The sticks are catching well.
You will be a hot man soon.
Shove a few more in.
It's roaring now.
See how it stretches.
Be careful not to break it.
Just like that.
Uncracked egg in both small paws.
Cracks against the rough iron rim.
Salt over the pan.
Keep pressing hard.
More juice is coming through.
The sun is hot today.
Yes, and these monkeys are a nuisance.
Keep scattering the grain.
The monkeys are getting most of it.
There is plenty for everyone.
Don't worry.
Be careful with that one.
I have it. It's full now.
Good. Let's get another basket.
Keep it steady, Pink.
I'm on it.
Push them on.
Watch out. Mind the dust.
19.
20.
Move it.
Keep them moving.
Mind the edge here.
Keep digging. It's stuck tight.
Over here. Hurry.
There it goes. The water is coming.
Keep up, sister. The garden is dry.
Coming.
The tomatoes need more.
Be careful with that pitcher.
Hold it steady.
The mortar is catching.
Now the mud.
Pass the next one up.
Keep pushing it in there.
The pile is getting taller.
Watch your step. Heavy load.
Almost there.
Keep stacking them.
I'm putting them in. They keep falling.
Watch the monkeys.
Keep the donkeys moving.
We are almost there.
These buckets are noisy.
Watch your step, little ones.
This water is cold.
Yes, but it feels good after the fields.
Those monkeys won't leave us alone.
Monkeys.
Watch the monkeys. Don't eat them all.
Be careful with that line.
Hold on tight.
It's a big one.
Drop the line.
Pull with everything you've got.
Help me with this one.
Try this heavy one.
Watch the basket. It needs to...
Keep moving, little ones.
We're almost there.
It's a long way up.
Come on, you lazy animals.
Keep scraping, sister.
Get every scale.
The guts are heavy today.
Clean them fast. We need to start cooking.
Keep pounding.
Needs more salt.
Watch out for those monkeys.
Monkeys eating the pepper.
The grill is hot.
That's right. Fan the embers.
I brought more fish.
Excellent. Place them here.
Careful, it's hot.
Ouch.
Add more coal.
Keep them turning.
More dough for the bolani.
Mind the oil, sister. It's hot.
Hurry with the cushions.
They're stealing the kebabs.
Keep pressing, sister. It needs more strength.
A bit more water, I think.
Yes, pour some. Feel that elasticity.
Perfect. Almost ready to rest.
Keep the rhythm, sister.
Push hard.
Get the next one in.
Quickly.
Keep pressing hard.
Make sure it's thin enough.
Chatter, chatter, chatter.
Not so loud. It might wake her up.
Don't steal the meat.
Keep crimping the edges like this.
Just like my mother showed us.
I have the steamer ready for you.
Keep stretching it, sister.
Don't let it snap.
More flour here. The monkeys are sticking to it.
Chatter, chatter.
Dust it again, quick.
Beat it harder.
It's too runny.
Let me add more.
Not too much now.
The oven is hot.
The syrup is getting thick.
Add the last piece.
Watch the monkeys.
They want some.
Let's eat.
This is a heavy portion.
The shorwa is delicious.
Watch the monkey with the kebab.
More naan for everyone.
Yes, sister.
This kabuli pulao is delicious.
Watch the monkey.
It's taking the naan.
Be careful. It's very hot.
Here, take this one.
Give me more sugar.
We brought you gifts from the orchards.
In the great lands,
there lived a creature of immense size and power.
Yes, that's right.
Keep up the pace, sister.
He's waiting.
I'm right behind you. The pot is heavy.
Watch your step here.
The milk is ready.
Let me help with the blankets.
Be careful with the ladder.
Don't worry, I have the apricots.
Monkeys are stealing them again.
Tighten it, sister.
We need more pressure.
I'm trying. It's so heavy.
Keep feeding it.
It's coming. Look, the oil is flowing.
Keep scrubbing hard, sister.
Yes, feel the water groan under the twist.
Hurry and rinse those smaller ones.
Come back, sister.
It's heavy.
Just a little more.
Hold the pegs up, son.
Troublemakers.
Keep scrubbing.
Don't drop them.
Watch out for the monkeys.
Look at these monkeys playing.
Hurry up with that water.
Watch the monkey's head.
Just a bit more thread.
Hold it steady.
Watch out for the monkeys.
Just right. Now smooth it in.
Keep the angle steady.
More water. It's getting dry.
Keep it taut, little one.
This next one is ready.
Good. Roll it tight.
Take your time, sister.
Chirp, chirp, chitter.
Gently now.
It's just a scratch.
I know. This paste will make it better.
Here's a flower for you.
The water is ready.
Let me pour the last bit.
Herbs and fruit.
Watch your head.
Hurry. It's getting late.
Keep your head still, sister.
It's almost done.
Careful with that little one.
There. You look beautiful.
Now the bracelets.
Come along now, chickens to the grain.
Go there, goats. Move to the gate.
Hurry it up, sheep.
Evening falls.
Keep these sharp.
They'll be needed tomorrow.
Almost done.
Help me lift this one, sister.
This is so heavy.
Watch out for the monkeys.
Let's stack these small ones here.
Ah, it's freezing.
You wake up.
Be careful with the water.
Just one more.
Ah, there.
These monkeys are too fast.
Hold them steady.
He's slipping. Here comes the soap.
Watch out. The little one threw something.
He's really fighting it now.
Keep the rhythm steady.
It's getting thicker.
I feel the resistance change.
Good. We are almost there.
I have the cloth ready.
That apricot is a bit soft.
These lentils seem dry enough.
16, 17, 18. Mark it.
Push it through, dear.
That's right. Good. Now pull the thread tight.
Excellent work. Beautiful stitch.
Very good. Now we start another.
Keep it coming.
Got it.
Stamping hard.
We need to cover the entire mat.
I'm almost done.
The monkeys are playing in it.
The grain is clean.
Shake it harder, sister.
Almost done.
Rub them well, sister.
This cucumber is perfect.
Here.
I brought the mint and cilantro.
82, 83, 84.
Move along. Goats over here.
85, 86, 87.
Come on, little ones.
All clear, sister. 87 total.
The wood is dry tonight.
It should burn well.
Add the smaller sticks now.
Perfect. Everyone gather round.
Thank you.
