Review of Lilting (2014) by Lily B — 14 May 2016

Beautiful story about love, lost and relationships.

This review of Lilting (2014) was written by Lily B on 14 May 2016.

Lilting has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ricardo C (307) on 20 Jul 2015

Had me to tears, from Beginning to the end. It felt so Real, so close to home…

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By Manohla Dargis (1,909) for New York Times (5,786) on 24 Sep 2014

For much of the movie, Junn is a one-dimensional grump who pulls this schematic if unfocused movie down with each frown and harrumph…

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By Jean Lowerison (512) for ReviewExpress.com (294) on 15 Oct 2014

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By Tom H (1,836) on 09 Mar 2015

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By Gordon S (774) on 21 Dec 2014

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