Review of Gas Food Lodging (1992) by Pavan R — 18 May 2011

Not your typical commercial movie...a simple story of a single mother.

And her daughters..well told and enacted.

This review of Gas Food Lodging (1992) was written by Pavan R on 18 May 2011.

Gas Food Lodging has generally received positive reviews.

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