Earning Rupiah From Scrap Metal
★ 9 · 2024 · 11m · Documentary
Some Madurese choose to live outside their homeland, migrating to build a better life. Surabaya has become one of the destination cities for the Madurese people. They work hard, pursuing various professions. some of them are owning a scrap metal business.
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