Torn between nomadic traditions and modern expectations | SLICE | FULL DOCUMENTARY

Batma is 17 years old and dreams of becoming a doctor. But to achieve that dream, she must leave her family and her nomadic traditions behind for the big city of Ulaanbaatar, an eight-hour drive away. She will discover a new world that is the opposite of everything she has ever known. What does it mean to belong to a nomadic society in the age of globalization?
Over the course of an eight-hour drive, Batma will travel through eight centuries from the steppe with its unchanging lifestyles to Ulaanbaatar, the capital city, where technology and social networks are changing habits and mentalities, offering a glimpse of how Western societies are evolving.
Their mother, their grandmother, and even their great-grandmother complete the story: Four generations of women who are rarely given a mouthpiece share their thoughts.
Documentary: Little Nomads
Directed by: Minji Ma
Production: LuFILMS
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[@martha35077]

Mongolia is a more equal country in terms of gender. That is refreshing to see. I really like the affections of families to each. Such a loving family and community ❤️

[@nighteyes8830]

What a fascinating journey. I wish Batma all the best. I know next to nothing about Mongolia but I found this documentary very satisfying.

[@chosketangmo6857]

As a Ladakhi our traditional dress is same as Mongolian traditional dress and also the interior design of the house is same as the Ladakhi house

[@ohp1749]

True

[@mohdmussa215]

Same 😊 from the thumbnail I think it's about ladakh .so I click the video.

[@eleanoremameli6641]

Yes please do a 2 nd part. I’d love to know how she thrived!

[@eleanoremameli6641]

Thank you for the story of life in Mongolia, 60 below zero, how can the animals survive.? In Sardinia during the war, the animals shared part of the house with the family. They were so valuable and were sometimes stolen. They provided food and some warmth inside the house.

[@kirkbarger7489]

I grew up in a log cabin in the at first 6 years as inpiaq boy it's so sad to the himself changing to😢

[@drthomason7043]

In the 1970 I went to university in Hawaii. I met a tall handsome tourist from 🇲🇳 and I was reminded of my childhood in NZ when my teacher read us stories of Marco Polo and my dream to travel in his footsteps. I wanted to do this after I graduated but I had to wait 28 years to do so. Hold on to your dreams, you don't have to do everything you see online. You are beautiful. Plastic surgery is good if you are disfigured and for medical reasons . Remember there are many ways now days to get an education and earn a living to support you when you want to farm or work from home. Being in a city, having the latest trends doesn't always mean you are going to be healthy nor happy. You have got a lovely family and live in a beautiful land. Stay close to you family and I hope you get to travel and see how others live. Your way of life is special and so are you. Keep your traditions alive. Thank you for showing me Ulaanbaatar. It has grown so much bigger since 1999, the landscapes were still as breathtaking.

[@pariahthistledowne3934]

Grandpa selling his Bactrian Camels was both sad and heartwarming. Also, i don't care if the Samosas look pretty, i want some!

[@izerekerie1398]

Oldest daughter dedication is what I need right now to pursue my dreams. At 45:50 Grand daughter flowing pillows with grand father what beautiful moment for both of them. Wishing all the best to this family

[@kuzukuzu2615]

What a sweet family. Simple and at peace with the land and animals. Almost envious of their life.

[@derrickdubois7307]

Me to. Very much so

[@johnnychannel7824]

When you try to live their lifestyle, you may change your mind.

[@kuzukuzu2615]

@Slavic Melodies Infection versus being poisoned by WHO via plandemic shots.

[@AaAa-pf7tj]

​@Slavic Melodies I'm sure they have natural medicines for infections, that's not problem. Heart attack or losing the limb or some other medical problems that need surgical treatment, or being born blind or deaf or with Down syndrome for example, that's a problem.

[@nomadic_orthodox]

@@AaAa-pf7tj Actually the life expectation is much lower on the countryside than in the city. A simple infection can kill you.

[@theotheleo6830]

They are such a hard working and motivated family. I wish each of them the best of luck.

[@woodwage7988]

Feels refreshing that in this day in age there are still simply good people left on this earth..

[@i_am_a_freespirit]

I am so impressed with the oldest daughter's ambitions...🥰

[@mirad.2076]

Their children are very lucky.. Though they have nomads roots but theyre very supportive to their childrens dreams.

[@MohammadAhmadNaz-jy7fi]

Torn between nomadic traditions and modern expectations. An Excellent Documentary. Thank you for Introducing Mongolia. I live in London, England, An overseas Pakistani.

[@jessynoronha9104]

SLICE is not a slice it's full all the time who brings the world closer to us. Thank you SLICE 🙏

[@eagleman1542]

I lived in Korea for several years and see the parallels in that many young ladies there (if not most) have the "double-eyelid" surgery. It's really sad as their natural eyes are so beautiful and they essentially disfigure themselves. Not judging, though.

[@freedomfreedom6544]

Very sad indeed. As soon as they get Facebook they think they’re ugly if not white.

[@liliesofthefield5310]

They probably do it so they can see better, just like people who have the eyelid surgery to remove skin when they get older

[@eagleman1542]

@@liliesofthefield5310 Intriguing take, you may have something there.

[@theotheleo6830]

@@liliesofthefield5310 The popularity of this surgery is not due to issues with eyesight; it's done for cosmetic reasons.

[@jiminswriter4209]

A quarter to a third of Koreans have natural double eyelids. Most do not get surgery.

[@nesssaya]

what an amazing family...Batma make your family proud and study well get that doctor license...☺☺

[@pilagirlrocks]

Such a loving family... love the grandparents...

[@rodpettet2819]

A fascinating look at your nomadic life. You seem to have a caring happy family. It was most interesting and heart-warming to see that your wants and needs are little different to those of us in the West. I sincerely hope you can maintain your traditions. Thanks for letting me into your life.

[@annebermido7840]

What a beautiful docu about nomadic lives. I wish she would fulfill her becoming a doctor dream, for herself, her family and for her community.Her grandparents would be so proud of her.

[@enkhorgilrentsennoov3214]

This documentary is wondorful❤.

[@Xx-ib6bf]

What a beautiful documentary & story. Thank you for creating & sharing true Mongolia with the world. I greatly admire each of the family members for all of their hard work. Most importantly, the dedication to and love for the family was the most shining, glowing aspect of this story. So impressive to be so determined to attend medical school! Cheers!! Love from USA

[@Cook-hb2nf]

I am so happy that Batma's family was in a position to provide for her the means to accomplish her goals in life! I feel that she will return those gestures and show her gratitude to her family as soon as she can do so. She and her siblings are going to accomplish so many great things in life! Blessings to her and her family from Tennessee, USA

[@manuelwebe]

Amazing culture. Nomadism must be preserved. Thanks for sharing this.

[@jaelzion]

What a wonderful family. I love how affectionate and supportive they are. They also seem to be quite prosperous, being able to build a house in the village, pay for Batma's eye surgery, and buy an apartment in the city (not to mention all the gadgets). It's really nice to see multiple generations living together, as well. I hope Batma achieves her dream of becoming a doctor and is able to create that clinic she wants for her community. It will be interesting to see what happens to this culture as more children opt for higher education in the city. For instance, this family seems to have only girls. If they all marry away, who will carry on with the herds? Unless there are other male grandchildren (Batma's cousins) who will take over. I really enjoyed this glimpse into the nomadic lifestyle.

[@tdeguzman9538]

YOUR CAMEL VERY DIFFERENT FROM CAMELS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, THERE VERY HAIRY 😮😮😮.

[@nomadic_orthodox]

They can pay for all of this because Mongolians are collectively in debt.

[@panadocoughsyrup]

One of the girls will take care of the herds. Simple. Mongolian culture is not restrictive.

[@jaelzion]

@@panadocoughsyrup I guess you missed the whole “If they all marry away” part

[@panadocoughsyrup]

@@jaelzion I did yeah. I read it over again. Apologies.

[@dzigarttenzy]

She is a girl with big goals and huge dreams. She will make a great doctor ❤

[@maxcorder2211]

Very impressed with the young ladies and their hard work and respect for their elders.

[@ymelee21]

I admire her tenacity to not quit of her dream to become a doctor. Goodluck to her.

[@WybleMontano]

Oh what a wonderful little family! I admired them for prioritizing education for their youngsters. I am so rooting for Batma. I hope to see the 2nd part of this journey. Good job Slice! You did an excellent job! Thank you!

[@loanicastillo3327]

If tribal people want to go to college and leave to the city. Who will take care of the animals and the lands?????? If everyone leave for the city who is gonna take care of the basics? Do you measure your words?

[@Cook-hb2nf]

​ everyone dreams that their children will have better in life than what they had. Why should Batma and her family be any different? Maybe you can go and take care of the land and the herd? I Pray that each one of Batma and her siblings excel in life and their career paths and would love to see a follow-up video showing the success all of them have achieved!

[@loanicastillo3327]

@@Cook-hb2nf If everyone lives like that we will have no food on the table. To be a countryman does not make you poor. Not everyone can be a doctor. We cannot have medicine for food.

[@katherineayers5586]

How very exciting to be learning what you will be doing in future years! I was a nurse for 21 years. I started at 41 years old because I had another career before then. I got married and had 3 children. Being a nurse meant a better income for my family PLUS Iloved learning about the human body! You will too. Study study study.

[@armellepetit3257]

They remind me of my childhood. Grandparents who loves us is around to protect and provide stability. No one ever feel alone because you can move into anyone in the village home and stay all were welcomed. I feel so nostalgic. I missed everyone that passed away. Now I am part of the oldest generation but everyone is spread all over family hardly knows each other some of use like myself lives in a town alone isolated from family. Phone calls are rare, I figure one day they will eventually stop coming. I worked in the Healthcare industry I so a lot of that , but now it is my turn to experience the loneliness the isolation the neglect that comes with growing old in modern time and society. Nostalgia of the good old days.

[@findingPerdition]

Modernity has come at the cost of a community that supported the most vulnerable, the old, and the children.

[@anniehope8651]

I like the idea of the (great)grandmother living in town to take care of the school-going children, so that they don't have to be boarded. That is actually very modern. How many grandparents today are taking care of their grandchildren during the day, while the parents are working? I work in after school care, and my direct colleague is a grandfather. All his grandchildren get free after school care because he is working there. It saves the whole family (he has 7 grandkids) a lot of money. I see a lot of similarities. It's also nice that they kind of retired the greatgrandmother now, but it's still good that they have their own plot and can keep an eye on each other.

[@thanggamahahconan1686]

Padma is an Indian name. Padma's ambitious was always to be a doctor. God's blessings. They look like Chinese with Indian names. Their culture is so much different. Happy watching their day to day life and routine of hard work. The girls look beautiful and happy. Their grandparents and great grand parents look healthy and look younger for their age. They are prosperous and nothing to worry about. Victorious family. God bless them, with universal's guidance 🙏🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌❤️❤️❤️

[@carrad123456]

Chinese had influence of India in religious spritual domin before communism took over•

[@Smileyfaceee]

Mongolian girls much more beautiful than chinese ones

[@user55241]

its not Padma, Badmaa its Mongolian name, not Chinese . My friend and relatives are have same name .

[@karin.stellastella2388]

BeatHard working people, beautiful souls.

[@buddysalvador7416]

so lucky simple sweet family.. and it looks its a couple of years to make this documentary.. owesome

[@nurrohmah2675]

This children are have more responsibility and determination towards their goal, I'm fascinating on how they balance their life and family.

[@anichodron7915]

inspiring, thank you young lady- may you be successful

[@KS-op5hb]

What an amazing family. They are so smart in their investments too! I do wonder though if any of the young ladies will want to be nomadic or all end up having careers in the city...it will be interesting to see what comes.

[@Raman924]

I really want to be there and experience the life of nomads...... Love from Bihar😢😢

[@TheBaraful]

I am med student,and I feel sorry for oldest girl.I guess we in Europe are far more lucky then they in Mongolia.8 spots for 130 students,that is insane.(I really was shocked,in my case there were 180 spots and there was about 500 candidates which I considered hard,but after seeing this I changed my mind)

[@whiteheart6827]

I'm glad you got your spot. Remember, no one knows their own body better themselves so listen carefully :)

[@marilyntonelli8832]

Give up your spot for her!

[@TheBaraful]

@@marilyntonelli8832 wtf?

[@ravenzyblack]

@@marilyntonelli8832- What? She doesn’t want to move to Europe she wants to stay in Mongolia. She wants to be a doctor IN Mongolia for her people. 🤦‍♀️

[@57113]

Thank you ever so much❤ for sharing this documentary on these wonderful mongolian people and their family. They are so loving and gentle a people. The girls growing up so close with their extended families and the animals. Are western society is sorely lacking in this area. Although their lives are changing I certainly hope they will retain their roots. 😊

[@amandab8433]

What a beautiful family, and such an amazing culture. The great grandmother was such a treat. I'd love to sit with her to have tea, and listen to stories of her life. May the young ladies go on to have wonderful lives in whatever they desire to do. I have a daughter (20) myself.

[@christineazmi5111]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Thank you SLICE! More please!

[@x_270rr_s3]

I'm Mongolian but I live in USA. I graduated from medical college. I had exatly same journey as you. My parents were herdsman. Did u graduate your college. ? Гоё нэвтрүүлэг хиимэнд баяр хүргэе. Чинии бичлэгийг үзэж сэтгэл хөдлөж бас эмээ өвөө аав ээжээ м инъ санууллаа. Амжилт хүсье сайн эмч болоорой.

[@johnnycrepaul547]

I love the village and all the people and culture.

[@anacallow509]

This documentary is fantastic.Thank you for sharing ! With love from Canada !🇨🇦🇭🇷

[@stefaniashin8920]

To be honest, I do not how much longer this lifestyle can go on, and so I am so thankful for communication and tech. So many regions of the globe need evacuation, at least some kind of connection without cities blooming out of control, because nutritional needs must become adequate very soon.

[@HuaWang-yr3hr]

I was born in inner mongolia in China . My hometown is boundary with Mongolia . I am the half mongolian .i remember when i was a child .we used cow and sheep dung to heat the house and cook .we have milk tea, cheese ,mutton as the breakfast . Our grassland is so beautiful in summer .but summer is short .long winter and snow makes the land write and frozen .i like my hometown .

[@lilithsmith1290]

Thank you , was very interesting . I start compering girls with my own grand children. These children are self sufficient and capable of being on there own. It seems they get along and look after each other . They cook ,they iron, Hope they don’t loose that capacity, and togetherness.

[@elizabethshingola2787]

I love this story❤ 🌎 ❤🧡💛 🇲🇳

[@Justlooking2]

Welcome

[@corydude2008]

About damn time Slice channel! Another good vid to lay back and relax and watch! ❤🎉❤

[@rhatid]

Congratulations on being able to study at a university to be a doctor. That is an inspiring ambition. It is great to see how your family take care of each other and each generation. That is something great that the rest of the world can learn.

[@katherinerivera5696]

This vídeo is amazing and answer me a lot of questions i have before,great and thanks for share that love from Puerto Rico ❤️❤️❤️

[@avinashankamreddi9113]

Simple people , the happiest ones. It's like living is hard , but life is simple for them!

[@Darkstar-se6wc]

How very condescending of you.

[@dominicayyanikkatt7463]

Great Documentary. Very informative.

[@philipketchell8369]

This was beautiful to see, and wish her all the best for her future..

[@melly1432]

2 minutes in: I can’t wait to comment; I know I’m going to love this documentary. Thanks for putting it on KZbin!

[@cintiapollock2486]

But with more and more leaving for the city, that wonderful Nomad life will die out. So sad really everything is changing even in very remote areas. Wonderful video

[@daylehudson6810]

I hate to think of animals dyeing from cold. Im surprised they dont make some sort of shelter

[@exxxxcellent]

Surprisingly progressive society. I can't believe Batma had cosmetic eye surgery as a teenager though. That's ridiculous. Wish her all the best with school.

[@mrs.g7795]

Those kids are so responsible. I wish I lived in a place where I felt safe letting my kids do things on their own like going to get water. I can’t even imagine it. What a beautiful family and wholesome lifestyle. I wholeheartedly enjoyed learning about their lives.

[@tinyyellowtree4076]

Her family's belief in her dreams, for grandpa to sell his beloved camels so she had a place to stay in the city... the love and confidence in their daughter/granddaughter is so heart warming. I am so glad she pursued her true dream. So much love for their way of life and their gratitude for phones so they don't miss each other too much and keep their ties close. Lovely documentary, very much enjoyed learning more about the world and its people!

[@saurabhkgupta74]

After watching this i releate to my family. Family is the best thing in the world without family we can even live. Thanks god to give me a beautiful and careing family.

[@Kymcook73]

Please do a part 2. I would love to know her outcome.

[@time4change56]

It’ll take her many years to complete her education.

[@scrappedcola]

Oh I've gone old now... I completely agree with Great Grandma. I can't sleep in anymore as my hip hurts when I lay down too long.

[@nickwalco]

In a few years I'd love to see her graduate!

[@helenecohen]

Soft spoken and kind aura. You are one of a kind! Thank you for featuring a glimpse of your normal life. We salute you. 🫡 Cheers Sergei

[@THE-COOL-GIRL-CHANNEL]

What a Beautiful people. Reminds me of Olivia and Alfred (My humble hard working parents;True Pillars of Society ) 11:17 💖💖

[@Simone-ly5un]

So happy for you my dear all the best i love the way of living

[@hobolu5676]

What a beautiful journey and life❤May God bless and keep you and your family safe and well as you pursue your dream and open your own clinic and serve the people ❤

[@sarahdrio4623]

I hope you would achieve your dream of becoming a doctor, Batma! ❤

[@sherrywarren-biers3327]

Really enjoyed this video......from Nova Scotia, Canada!! 😊

[@jokjok12hj]

Such a warm feelings after watching the documentary. I wish all the best to Padma and her family. Keep following your dream!

[@ramishrambarran3998]

Thank you Slice ! Another wonderful documentary. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.

[@wesleyyoung1082]

Loved it. Would be amazing if we could have follow ups on batma and her family

[@AudreyHeadley]

Such a lovely family. Nursing is gateway to being doctor young lady so keep your head up, I'm so proud of you., your more levrl headed than my courin whos over 30 yrs dint know what sge went with 2 child. ❤

[@maureendrennan9328]

Well done, didn't settle for second best❤

[@winsomehull6822]

I am British (living in the UK) of Jamaican heritage and have loved your videos ever since you shared the one on why your daughter has red hair. My sister also had red hair when she was very young but it darkened when she got older! You have such a lovely pace, authority and tone to your commentary. Love this video on Vanessa Williams. It’s really important that we learn to distinguish between nationality, ethnicity and culture but not allow ourselves to be boxed in by these descriptors. Please can you cover Colin Powell or Naomi Campbell in a future video.

[@tdeguzman9538]

I LOVE THIS MOVIES, LOVES EVERY MOVIES OF. SLICE LEARN ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES N COSTUMES. ❤❤❤❤

[@katnip198]

A wonderful, enjoyable video. Thank you.

[@MrNguyenm3]

Excellent documentary 👏🏽 following a soul in searching

[@rleeder9956]

Well worth watching, thank you!!!!

[@internationalgirlstiktok1522]

It was a huge but amazing book! Thank you

[@TRUTHRULES777]

So very admirable. Such a strong culture an old culture. Hard work very hard work in cold conditions. But the beauty of nature and the kindness of the parents and children mother Father relationship is beautiful. It seems many of the children want to go on to a another hardship by leaving their parents, Grandparents, not being able to help with the camels Reindeer etc or other animals. This is very inspiring. Very beautiful. It really touches the soul of what we are as humans and how we should be. Hard life in many ways but the Respect and Love shines through. Nomadic and harsh but such warmth I feel. Awe inspiring to see your Beauty🕊❤️

[@aloha2104]

Thank you for sharing!..

[@user-fu1so6rv4w]

thank you for sharing.

[@Dr.C876]

Your documentaries are so nice to watch.

[@Heatherkhl]

I loved this ❤

[@zawzawaung6789]

This is a very nice documentary.

[@nphipps9406]

very proud of her

[@janesmith9024]

That was really interesting, not least because they are universal human values of our sense of place, our families, children, grandchildren and studying/school and progress and the older generation giving up things for the sake of the young. She made the right choice to stick with her plan to be a doctor but at the private university. My sibling is a doctor (as was my father and uncle). it is a good career here in the UK and similarly very competitive to get a place with most rejected just as in Mongolia. The capital city is certainly a contrast - 1.5m people (here in London it is about 10m now so a lot bigger). I hope someone in the family will carry on the lifestyle/ Who is to say which lifestyle is better - doctor or nomad living sustainably with the planet but at least there are choices now. I was amazed she had eye surgery - we need to stop young people having this - it seems worse over there than here in the UK. People should just leave their eyes alone. If they want to look better just eat a lot less - that is very cheap

[@taniagudka1966]

The eye surgery is common with Asian eyes. They have a ‘double eye lid’, or something similar. It opens their eyes up.

[@alanOHALAN]

We have to blame Hollywood and the movie industries in general for not casting people with mono eyelids. Kids see in the movies all the pretty people with big eyes, almost none of them are mono eyelids.

[@FerdausAlAmin]

Great documentary

[@amosbatto3051]

When the grandmother said that one of her grandchildren will inherit the herd, I thought to myself, "I doubt it." Once kids move to the city, they rarely want to go back to the countryside.

[@margiemasih1073]

This is a very interesting document

[@LuisMorales-jo4fw]

I love these videos. Very interesting and educational. 👍🏼😎

[@shannonrobinson262]

This made me cry. The children will run fast and fa way to cities. This way of life will fade away. It’s so sad

[@ykjo5613]

I think it is inevitable given how much the world has changed. They say Mongolia will have its heyday once again in ~25 years. Its economy will be booming by then, I shudder to imagine what or who will cause this and what the impact will have on this country with its beautiful landscape, culture and customs. I find Mongolia and its ppl so incredibly fascinating, thank you for this awesome, insightful peek into Batma's life. It's so sad but heart-warming 😢

[@noahDhe]

I wish you good luck! Padma!

[@iykyk4517]

SLICE the voiceovers really take away from the experience. please use subtitles next time.

[@VespaMTL]

I agree. It was almost impossible to hear their native language and the voice over is unrealistic . Too bad.

[@kapioleilanionalanielua]

wow these young girls live in the house by themselves for the school year. The great grandmother lives in the back in a yurt. Love how responsible the kids are. Kids in my state would set the house on fire.

[@electrumphilippines3323]

Very encouraging

[@katr8756]

What would it be like to live in a society where everyone looks like every one else? The same color hair, the same color scin, the same shape and color of eyes. Most everything in common with each other. No turmoil or rioting over ethnicity and perceived discrimination. Whether true or not. No wonder people gravitate towards their own ethnicity. There's much less turmoil and divisions.

[@shamyaprasav612]

Even as I enjoyed the video of the girl taking up medicine and expressing her aspirations a sort of sadness is also staring at me when I see a modern Mangolia replacing the current one with all the trappings of the times . Shamyaprasa. 1-6-23

[@msunje9862]

Being a doctor doesn’t replace traditional cultures

[@AalIslam]

From bangladesh🇧🇩 love Barke khan♥️

[@MeMe-rw7kk]

It’s sad that they don’t see what they have . Have the opportunity live away from city I would never leave.

[@daylehudson6810]

They need to leave to get a good education to make good money professions