Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Mélanie T — 10 Sep 2007

I'd like to be a boy to kiss another boy like they do!

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Mélanie T on 10 Sep 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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