[3] The film narrates 6-years long struggle of townspeople of Marmato, Caldas with Canadian mining company that wants the $20 billion in gold beneath their homes.

Kenneth Turan in his preview of Sundance 2014 for the Los Angeles Times said that it was among the festival's most memorable films and is "made with exceptional artistry.

"[5] Guy Lodge in his review for Variety said that "Mark Grieco's detailed, patient chronicle of a Colombian gold rush is equal parts passion and compassion project.

"[6] Mark Adams of Screen International said it is "a striking and vivid story" and "a fascinating glimpse into a tough and resilient community" [7] Daniel Feinberg in his Sundance review for HitFix called it "one of the best films I've seen in this year's U.S.

"[9] However, Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter said, "Sympathetic account of beleaguered small-town residents doesn’t muster enough material to prove entirely persuasive.