Sri Lanka: Gem Hunting in the Depths and a Pilgrimage to Sri Pada

This documentary travels to Sri Lanka, the sacred island off the coast of India, exploring its gem-rich depths and spiritual heights. It follows miners hunting for precious stones deep underground and pilgrims climbing the holy peak of Sri Pada. Through these journeys, the film reveals the beauty, faith and history of a much-contested land. It is an immersive portrait of one of the Indian Ocean's most storied islands. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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