Review of The Sweet Hereafter (1997) by Amelia L — 14 Sep 2007

This has always stuck with me, its so strange to see your own culture reflected in film after being submersed in so much hollywood.

This review of The Sweet Hereafter (1997) was written by Amelia L on 14 Sep 2007.

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