She silently gathers the morning’s catch from the Tunle Mekong River. In the boat next to her, Im Chhoeum’s husband expertly casts the threadbare fishing nets into the Tunle Mekong River. Same as they do every day. All day.
Today might be a good catch. Usually she’s able to sell a full day’s catch for around $5 at their local market. But, with four children to also provide for the money quickly goes.
But, Im Chhoeum holds on to a dream.
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