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The Touch

The Touch

1989 · 75 min · ★ 4.5 · Drama

On her way to the Promised Land, a blind girl meets a gangster and they fall in love. Their love makes a miracle: the girl regains her sight. This romantic story ends tragically.

Directed by Amanzhol Aituarov · Written by Amanzhol Aituarov

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