Review of Siesta (1987) by Mirabella 1 — 26 Feb 2010

SIESTA (1987)Directed by Mary Lambert.Written by Louisa Knopp.*****5 out of 5 stars*****.

This review of Siesta (1987) was written by Mirabella 1 on 26 Feb 2010.

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