Review of Tropical Malady (2004) by Carolina R — 01 Jan 2008

A pesar de que muchos dicen que es una pelÃ?Âcula "gay", es mÃ?Â¡s bien es una pelicula sobre las relaciones humanas en contextos particulares.

This review of Tropical Malady (2004) was written by Carolina R on 01 Jan 2008.

Tropical Malady has generally received positive reviews.

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