Review of Praise (1999) by Ilsa L — 24 Mar 2013

Sacha Horler and Peter Fenton are both amazing in this insightful Australian film about vulnerability.

This review of Praise (1999) was written by Ilsa L on 24 Mar 2013.

Praise has generally received positive reviews.

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