Review of The Flower of My Secret (1995) by Lucy M — 15 Sep 2007

Many-layered, fascinating and beautiful - as always with Almodovar.

This review of The Flower of My Secret (1995) was written by Lucy M on 15 Sep 2007.

The Flower of My Secret has generally received positive reviews.

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