See on hirmus (Abordi kahjulikkus)
1985 · 5 min
A popular "science" film commissioned by the Minisrty of Health of the Estonian Soviet SR about the dangers of abortion, featuring a parable of a woman by the sea.
Directed by Mikhail Dorovatovskiy · Written by Valentin Taratorkin
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★ 5.71973
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★ 5.01967
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Blood Stone · 1972Blood Stone
★ 4.01972
MovieAdventureHistory
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★ 3.91968
MovieWarDrama
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1986
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