Wakhan: LS of mountain peak tainted red by rising sun. Same shot in brighter light. ESTABLISHING SHOT of mountains. MS of two peasant girls in brightly coloured clothes carrying water in pail and kettle through green valley. WS of peasants with donkeys grazing cattle against spectacular mountain backdrop. CU of girls in bright headscarves smiling at camera. Various shots of textile merchant with his colourful wares spread out on the grass, men examining and measuring out bolts of cloth. ESTABLISHING SHOTS of peaceful-looking village showing dwellings, man on donkey on the road, sheep grazing, two horses nipping at each other.