Review of Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) by Graham L — 20 Jun 2018

Superb Indonesian movie! And the cinematic Sumba panorama is really breathtaking!

This review of Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts (2017) was written by Graham L on 20 Jun 2018.

Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts has generally received positive reviews.

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