Review of Smoke Signals (1998) by Liz Z — 11 Aug 2012

I love this movie because the story is so unique. It is a beautiful story & the landscape isbeauiful as well.

This review of Smoke Signals (1998) was written by Liz Z on 11 Aug 2012.

Smoke Signals has generally received positive reviews.

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