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MONGOLIA · 2025

The Pursuit of Lust

Batdelger Byambasvren
infidelity marital dissatisfaction forbidden desire romantic drama Mongolian cinema
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Synopsis

Sensual Mongolian actress E.Khandmaa stars in this romantic drama, which highlights a housewife’s longing for pleasure her passionless husband fails to provide. That is until her spouse’s business client eventually gives in to her desires.

Year2025
CountryMongolia
DirectorBatdelger Byambasvren
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