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Асаль (1940)

Асаль poster
Country
Soviet Union

How it feels

In 1940 Soviet Central Asia, a young woman faces personal and social challenges. The film follows her struggles and relationships in a changing society.

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What happens

«Асаль» — радянський художній фільм 1940 року, знятий режисерами Борисом Казачковим та Михайлом Єгоровим на Ташкентській кіностудії. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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