Review of Chicken with Plums (2011) by Caroline S — 05 Nov 2011

Une jolie histoire, un peu trop guimauve Ã mon goÃ»t...

This review of Chicken with Plums (2011) was written by Caroline S on 05 Nov 2011.

Chicken with Plums has generally received positive reviews.

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