The Sales Girl

The Sales Girl

2023 · 123 min · Drama

Saruul, a science student, is asked by an injured classmate Namuunaa to work part-time as a substitute in an adult goods store for a month. Katya, the Russian owner, a former ballet dancer who lives an elegant life on her own, realizes that Saruul, who comes daily to deliver the proceeds, has been suppressing herself against her parents' expectations, and tries to release her secret desires and sexual curiosity. Saruul, who lives with her family with little change in her life except for the evenings when she paints her favorite pictures, is exposed to a new world through her interaction with Katya, who has a wealth of life experience, but one incident leads to a growing distrust...

Directed by Sengedorj Janchivdorj · Written by Sengedorj Janchivdorj

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Bayartsetseg Bayarjargal Saruul
Enkhtuul Oidovjamts Katya
Bayarmaa Khuselbaatar Namuunaa
Sarantuya Daaganbat Saruul’s Mother
Bazarragchaa Byambajav Saruul’s Father
Ganbayar Gantogtokh Tovdorj
Tselmuun Odgerel Anujin
Rodney "Purevbat Dashnyam" Meeks Street Boy
Janchivdorj Jamyansuren

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