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A Difficult Beginning

19811h 12mMovie

A new principal is appointed at a boarding school. He will have to solve many problems before he can earn the children's trust.

Drama

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Cast

Irakli Khizanishvili
Nani Chiqvinidze
Levan Gabriadze
Edisher Magalashvili
Leri Gaprindashvili
Grigol Citaishvili
Abrek Pkhaladze
Tea Gabunia
Giorgi Khobua
Ya Parulava
Ana Nijaradze
Guranda Gabunia
Darejan Kharshiladze
Akaki Khidasheli

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Director: Tengiz Magalashvili
Writers: Erlom Akhvlediani
Release date: July 17, 1981
Runtime: 1h 12m
Original language: Georgian
Studios: Georgia-Film

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