Review of The Age of Shadows (2016) by Ricardo Martín P — 14 Jan 2018

Good acting by Song Kang-ho. Good sets. Unengaging story.

This review of The Age of Shadows (2016) was written by Ricardo Martín P on 14 Jan 2018.

The Age of Shadows has generally received positive reviews.

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