Review of Pieces of April (2003) by Maddilou G — 17 Nov 2007

Amazing movie, with a wonderful cast. An honest and heart-warming movie. A movie everyone can relate to, we all have a crazy family.

This review of Pieces of April (2003) was written by Maddilou G on 17 Nov 2007.

Pieces of April has generally received positive reviews.

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