Review of Pieta (2012) by Chiroprotim S — 17 Nov 2013

A facinating revenge drama..some shoking twist and moments..and some nyc use of sound of silence..

This review of Pieta (2012) was written by Chiroprotim S on 17 Nov 2013.

Pieta has generally received positive reviews.

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