Review of A Little Princess (1995) by Samir S — 02 Sep 2014

A sweet little children's film. Not Alfonso Cauron's best film, though it's a beautiful drama that deserves a viewing.

This review of A Little Princess (1995) was written by Samir S on 02 Sep 2014.

A Little Princess has generally received very positive reviews.

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