Three episodes from the long-running series follow children whose daily commute to class is itself an ordeal. In Peru, students navigate high-altitude mountain trails where a misstep means a fall down a ravine. In Nicaragua, kids cross rivers and volcanic terrain, some by dugout canoe, to reach a classroom that represents their best shot at a different future than their parents had. In Mexico, the journey moves through cartel-affected regions and rough backcountry roads, with families weighing the risk of the commute against the value of an education. Camera crews travel alongside the children and their families, filming the actual routes, homes, and schools rather than reenacting them, and interviews with parents and teachers fill in what the walk costs a household in time, money, and fear. The film treats each location as its own self-contained story rather than a single narrative, building a portrait of how far poverty and geography can push a family that wants something better for its kids.