October 2010 The world trend against smoking is un-known in Indonesia where the number of under-fives smoking has increased by 400% in 7 years. The government and tobacco industry response: inaction and bribery. Tobacco is a billion industry in Indonesia but a means of livelihood is rapidly becoming a nation's addiction and children are not exempt. Children like Irwan are legally allowed to smoke as much as they like. He sees it as 'freedom' and bonding: "I can hang out with my friends and we can smoke together." Tobacco companies target young crowds and a law to ban advertising is stalled by opposition from the tobacco industry. A legacy of bribery and disbelief in health risks runs through the country. Harjo, a cigarette factory owner insists "the poisoning comes from...pollution" . Change may slowly come as a tobacco representative insists they want "clear regulations so that children can not access cigarettes" but until that day children like Irawan can smoke what they like. Produced By SBS Distributed By Journeyman Pictures
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