A Family

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A Family

1943

1h 23m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

War

Romance

Overview

The film is about the Soviet People's patriotism and friendship.

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8 members

Acting

Xosrov Məlikov

Najaf

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Mərziyyə Davudova

Najaf's Mother

Acting

Любовь Орлова

Katya

Acting

Hökümə Qurbanova

Leyla

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Олег Жаков

Moroz

Acting

Əlisəttar Məlikov

Mammad

Acting

Казим Зия

Ahmad

Acting

Виктор Шарлахов

Unknown Role

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