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The film begins with two thieves who have been burglarizing homes for years and are skilled at it. As they go home, unpack the stolen items and talk, they hear a strange noise, and one of them faints from fear, thinking that "the antiques he stole are possessed by spirits." The film's plot unfolds.
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The film begins with two thieves who have been burglarizing homes for years and are skilled at it. As they go home, unpack the stolen items and talk, they hear a strange noise, and one of them faints from fear, thinking that "the antiques he stole are possessed by spirits." The film's plot unfolds.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama, Family
Written By:Dauletjan Bade, Tserenbold Tsegmid
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Runtime:80 minutes
Studio:Tsagaan Tsegmid Studio
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