The lives of local people who gather pine nuts in the forests around Bergama with traditional methods form the focal point of the documentary. After documenting the technical subtleties and seasonal cycle of this activity, which is an important source of livelihood in the region, the study then turns to the desolate swamps of Marmara. It sheds light on the life struggle of villagers searching for frogs in the dark of night in challenging environments where no one wants to be.

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The courage of mussel gatherers from Mardin who work in the dangerous waters of the Istanbul Strait without even knowing how to swim and their life choices born out of economic necessities are covered in the first part of the documentary. Then the documentary reveals the striking stories of people who collect bat guano, referred to as "Black Gold," in hard-to-reach caves on the high slopes of valleys. The risky and marginal economic activities maintained by both occupational groups reveal the unseen faces of modern life.

The passionate struggle of three brothers trying to catch horses to prepare for traditional rahvan races in the rugged terrain of Akseki forms the main axis of the documentary. The effort to maintain this cultural practice passed down from generation to generation offers a detailed record of the region-specific knowledge and technique. The film documents the tension between preserving cultural heritage and economic necessities with sections from life.

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The daily routine of two brothers searching for pigeon guano in Cappadocia's unique volcanic geography is documented as the practice of knowledge passed down through generations. This traditional activity carried out among fairy chimneys turns into a unique agricultural activity specific to the region. In the second half of the same episode, the focus is on the professional challenges of a diver who risks his life by staying underwater for a long time in search of sponges in the Aegean waters and his special relationship with the underwater world.

The story of three divers who endanger their own safety to remove abandoned fishing nets threatening the marine ecosystem off the coast of Büyükada is at the center of the documentary. This special work presents a striking example of the economy-ecology balance, both as a source of livelihood and with its contribution to the protection of marine life. This challenging and dangerous activity carried out on the seabed is recorded in documentary quality with underwater images.

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The adventure of Captains Ahmet and Melih, who set out to the Black Sea with their specially equipped boats to collect sand mussels, reveals a rarely seen dimension of the seafood industry. The operation carried out with a boat containing heavy materials, a crowded crew, and a giant cage documents a complex process that requires coordination and struggle with natural conditions. This challenging journey from the depths of the sea to the economy presents a concrete and striking reflection of the relationship that humans establish with natural resources.