Review of The Manor (1999) by Linda Barnard for Toronto Star — 09 May 2013

A shockingly honest and often heartbreaking film ...

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This review of The Manor (1999) was written by Linda Barnard and published by Toronto Star on 09 May 2013.

The Manor has generally received mixed reviews.

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