In the high-altitude town of Cerro de Pasco, Peru, children are suffering from lead poisoning due to the proximity of a massive open-pit mine. The local community, already struggling with the harsh realities of life at 4,300 meters, faces a daily battle against the toxic legacy of the mining industry. As the global demand for raw materials continues to drive extraction, the people of Cerro de Pasco are left to bear the heavy cost, with their health and future hanging in the balance.