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Borderlands - Season 1

Series: Borderlands
4.3
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About

A 4-part 1-hour documentary series that takes a powerful and intimate look at the people who are living at little known, mysterious borders between two countries, both on land and at sea.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 4

1. Tawi, the Philippines

46m

This episode focuses on the maritime border area Tawi-Tawi, which separates the Philippines and Malaysia, is known for being hostile and dangerous, has rich natural resources, and is home to the extremely endangered Sulu Hornbill.

2. The Golden City of Boten

48m

This episode focuses on the notorious casino town Golden Boten, which is frequented by Chinese tourists, has seen a rise in suicides due to the upsurge in gambling, and has a new high-speed railway development on the horizon that brings new promise to the area.

3. Kinmen's War Past

47m

This episode focuses on Kinmen, islands that were once the site of epic and bloody battles between the Taiwanese and Chinese. Now the stoic locals have forged a new industry out of this painful history: tourism.

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