Jung (War) in the Land of the Mujaheddin
Genres
Overview
Jung is a narrative documentary that follows the human and professional adventure of its protagonists, the Afghan people in the midst of civil war.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
114 min
Release Date
2001-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Vote Average
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0.0
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