Laos: Deepest Asia | Spirits of the Mekong | Somewhere on Earth Documentary

Somewhere on Earth is heading to Asia, to discover Laos.
Leua, an itinerant vendor, spends part of each year traveling with his family on the Upper Mekong near the borders of China, Burma and Thailand. He knows this mythic river inside and out. Pheng is also an inveterate traveler but he sets out for the most remote corners of the country at the wheel of his old army truck. Pheng, who practices meditation, is progressing on the path of wisdom that all Buddhists dream of traveling.
A thousand km to the south, near the Cambodian border, are the Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest in Southeast Asia. Sohane is a fisherman, a very dangerous profession. Working above these turbulent waters, he places his life in the hands of the spirits of the Mekong.
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This film was first released in 2015
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Leua, an itinerant vendor, spends part of each year traveling with his family on the Upper Mekong near the borders of China, Burma and Thailand. He knows this mythic river inside and out. Pheng is also an inveterate traveler but he sets out for the most remote corners of the country at the wheel of his old army truck. Pheng, who practices meditation, is progressing on the path of wisdom that all Buddhists dream of traveling. A thousand km to the south, near the Cambodian border, are the Khone Phapheng Falls, the largest in Southeast Asia. Sohane is a fisherman, a very dangerous profession. Working above these turbulent waters, he places his life in the hands of the spirits of the Mekong.

[@1peik]

Thank you for an amazing documentary. The Boatman’s wife says it all “ she is happy with her life” … Happiness is not gauged by monetary values.. how wise !!!

[@bukhukee32]

Every day hustling 🙏🏻🥷

[@SetsuNanami97]

Great documentary

[@manodharmsunthorn1322]

Very good reportage of my native country, it’s really the daily life of all « son of the Mekong « we are. Many Thanks

[@brianswelding]

Great show, I'm jealous of these guys ♥️🙏

[@bendyloco]

Me too, i’d love to spend my days traveling with my family up and down a river in my houseboat - what a great documentary!

[@bredneved]

Wonderful

[@rosemaryamundson4542]

The shot that ends at 3:49 is skillful and majestic .

[@joejoe2928]

****THE OLD RUSSIAN. TRUCK JUST KEEPS KEEPING. ON..AWESOME. SIMPLE TRUCK..AMAZING IT STANDS UP.TO SUCH PUNISHMENT..EVERY DAY ******

[@Pinkpanter.plastering]

I really love to visit once at least maybe retiring this adorable place and the people seem so friendly and easy to get on with ❤❤❤❤❤

[@henriknielsen1662]

Thank you so much

[@christopherzatalokin8652]

The scars on his face tell an amazing story. I have heard tales of those who were able to escape the war. Also, hear stories of those who didn't make it.

[@srinivasravindra138]

Good video... thankyou...

[@lesreed8803]

28:51 🐛🕸️🦋

[@lancesay]

those trees are being felt daily...#laos doesn't know how to turn this gem into #costarica.

[@ronalddechosa3048]

It seemed,they hve no prblem,but i knw evryday is a struggles,for them,like us evryday is anodr chllenged,✌️☁️☁️⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@mofazzalmia2906]

I would love to go with you,,!

[@jackpinongan5089]

hi

[@joejoe2928]

😢***WATCH 23 MINUTES IN HELL BY BILL WIESS SUPERNATURAL NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE DOES LIFE EXIST AFTER DEATH WATCH THIS THOUGHT PROVOKING STORY AND FIND OUT?

[@stevenabalos3339]

Since, you put your family in danger you should have life jacket.

[@1peik]

Steven, Don’t be judgemental. Have some empathy.. did you not see how the villagers paid them for their pots.. a piglet? It is called “ bartering” I suppose you expect the Boatman to go to a store in Luang Prabang to exchange the piglet for a life vest . That piglet is food for the family for a week or 2. I bet he would love to send his daughters to School but alas…. Have you ever been to this part of South East Asia..? If not, please understand that 95% of the populace in Laos, Burma, Cambodia .. etc. “ eke out a living” I qualify to explain to you is because, I have visited all these countries & have seen with my own eyes… how these people live.

[@joejoe2928]

****DOES. HEAVEN AND HELL. EXIST ? SEE THE NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE BELOW AND FIND OUT.******