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The Land

The Land

1952•1h 0m
Drama

The film deals with the harsh realities of village life and the problems of landholding The film, in an almost documentary style.

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Language

TR

Status

Released

Release Date

Cast

Nevin Aypar

Nevin Aypar

Sedat Ergin

Rana Sivga

Faik Coşkun

Faik Coşkun

Nusret Otyam

Mürüvvet Tekmen

Ahmet Mutlu

Mehmet Hamzakadi

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