Review of Picture Bride (1995) by Todd F — 10 Feb 2008

I love that actors from memoirs of a geisha are in it. It makes it more recognizable for me. Definately happy it was part of the Sundance Film Festival.

This review of Picture Bride (1995) was written by Todd F on 10 Feb 2008.

Picture Bride has generally received positive reviews.

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