Review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) by Becca T — 04 Feb 2014

It really is a feel good mama mia style film!

This review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) was written by Becca T on 04 Feb 2014.

Sunshine on Leith has generally received positive reviews.

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