Review of Afghan Star (2008) by Alan K — 09 Apr 2010

Chicas, miren esto y estÃ©n contentas de estar en un paÃs de mierda pero ni remotamente tan jodido.

This review of Afghan Star (2008) was written by Alan K on 09 Apr 2010.

Afghan Star has generally received positive reviews.

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