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A Pearl in the Forest

2008 · 90 min History Drama Romance
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

This is a story about a young couple whose newly planned life was destroyed by the impact of the Great Purges of 1934–1938 in Mongolia. The main goal of this movie was to provide a testimony for the many Buryats and Mongolians who were persecuted during the Great Purges initiated by Joseph Stalin. In 1937 and 1938, many people, and even entire families, were killed after being wrongfully accused of conspiracies. The movie was shot on location near the Buryat village of Dadal in the Khentii province of Mongolia. The acting and other participation of many local villagers was a great addition to the authenticity of the film

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Original Title Мойлхон
Year 2008
Country Mongolia
Genre History, Drama, Romance
Director Enkhtaivan Agvaantseren
Runtime 90 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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A Pearl in the Forest is a solid entry rated 7.0/10. Not a masterpiece, but quality work that won't leave you disappointed.

A high rating speaks for itself — this film found its audience and didn't let them down. Trust the collective taste.

A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

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