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THE TAKING OF A LIFE

"THE TAKING OF A LIFE"

Director: Jigjidsuren Gombojav
Cast: Tumurbaatar Tsegmid, Tserendagva Purevdorj, Gombosuren Gombojav
Country: Mongolia
Language: Mongolian
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 97″
Release Year: 1976
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Synopsis: This film explores the meaning of compassion between people, the priceless value of human life, as well as the difficult and meticulous of an investigator and his humanity.
A repeat offender, Badarch, manipulates the weaknesses of two teenagers, Saruul and Erdene, coercing them into stealing and then leading them astray by giving them alcohol. While drunk, they encounter an innocent passerby, Ochir, and end up taking his life, becoming involved in a murder case.
As investigator Ulambayar works to solve the case, he meets a range of people, exposing broader issues of social psychology and morality in society.

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