Review of Just a Sigh (2013) by Tom D — 27 Apr 2013

Un fil ténu tient le film, et pourtant la tension est là. Les 2 acteurs principaux sont superbes, tout en finesse. De l'humour aussi.

This review of Just a Sigh (2013) was written by Tom D on 27 Apr 2013.

Just a Sigh has generally received mixed reviews.

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