This film is the portrait of Vuthy, a young Cambodian who has decided to dedicate himself to improving the lives of others. He has been working with NGO Friends-International for fifteen years, managing of a small team at the border between Thaïland and Cambodia. This is a very sensitive area as many Cambodians go and take their chances in Thaïland, hoping to make a living for their family. Often outlawed, they unfortunately face human trafficking networks and corruption. Many of them will get caught in a downward spiral of gambling, drug abuse, begging or prostitution…

We have followed Vuthy at work with street children and clandestine migrants for over four years, at the border of two realms, at the line between legality and clandestinity, between childhood and vagrancy, innocence and violence… Various encounters will lead us into this world which Vuthy is surrounded by on a daily basis. We will share his doubts and solitary moments but also good times with his family and friends. Lives at the border allows to see different destinies and to witness a handful of men and women fighting for the future of hundreds of children and families.