Review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) by Allan H — 09 Oct 2007

This movie broke my heart. Very well done but not for everyone.

This review of The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004) was written by Allan H on 09 Oct 2007.

The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things has generally received mixed reviews.

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