Review of Children Underground (2001) by Trevor C — 05 Feb 2008

This movie is great, but it is the most depressing movie ever.

This review of Children Underground (2001) was written by Trevor C on 05 Feb 2008.

Children Underground has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Nefnie L (72) on 26 Mar 2010

Remembering reading about the horror of the Romanian orphanages a while ago, it's heartbreaking to see that life didn't get any better for…

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By Wu C (278) on 08 Jul 2008

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By Brian K (1,195) on 27 Oct 2010

This movie reconfirmed in my heart why I one day want to do documentaries about mission work... preferably while I do mission work…

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By Private U (13,627) on 03 Feb 2008

Everyone in the world should see this. Everyone…

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