Movie Description:
14-year-old Basilio and 12-year-oldBernardino are two brothers who work deep in the silver mines of Cerro Rico, Bolivia. Raised without a father andliving on the slopes of the mine, Basilio and his brothermust work the mines when theyare not in school to help support their family and affordsupplies vital to their education. In the mines, which date back to the 18th century, it is an ancient belief that the Devil determines the fate of thosewho enter. Basilio and his brother placetheir faith in the mountain devil`s generosity, hoping to earn enough money so theycan continue going to school -their only chance of escaping their destiny in the silver mines.