Review of Silent Souls (2010) by Lauren S — 02 Jun 2012

'Silent Souls'. Long, patient takes, meticulous direction, stunning imagery, and a strange old tale of holding onto the past.

This review of Silent Souls (2010) was written by Lauren S on 02 Jun 2012.

Silent Souls has generally received positive reviews.

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