Movie: In Search of Mother Russia's Children

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    This profile of homeless young people in St. Petersburg, Russia, uses subtitles and narration to tell their tales, many of which focus on drugs, neglect and abuse.

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    1997-12-23

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    5

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    2.5 starts
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  • Languages:

    English

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