Looking for Happiness(1940)
Having tried his hand on the side, the middle peasant chose a collective farm in his native village and achieved a rich harvest, overcoming the resistance of the kulaks.
Movie: Looking for Happiness
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Having tried his hand on the side, the middle peasant chose a collective farm in his native village and achieved a rich harvest, overcoming the resistance of the kulaks.
Release Date
1940-01-22
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7
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Pусский
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