Review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) by Kevin D — 30 Aug 2012

Very powerful rendering of addiction and the back roads that it can takes us.

This review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) was written by Kevin D on 30 Aug 2012.

Oslo, August 31st has generally received very positive reviews.

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