A local bus driving through mountains reveals the remote lives, communities and environments of eastern Turkey. For eastern Turkey’s remote mountainous villagers, an all-weather bus service is a lifeline. The minibus service operates even when temperatures drop to minus 35 degrees Celsius (-31 degrees Fahrenheit). Despite the treacherous roads, regular passengers journey to the nearest town, Senkaya. This trip allows a tight-knit group of friends to banter, bond and discuss their challenging lives.