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When We Pick Apples

When We Pick Apples

Genres

Drama

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A film about a woman who works in Pukch'ŏng apple village to produce apples with the best quality encouraging the villagers to join her efforts. She also works with them to develop the best techniques to perserve them.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Korean

Runtime

102 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

01 January 1971

Country

North Korea

Cast

Yong-hui Chong

Yong-hui Chong

Jong Ok

Min Hwang

Min Hwang

Se-Yong Kim

Se-Yong Kim

Byung-ok Son

Byung-ok Son

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