Review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) by Valerie M — 27 May 2010

Beautiful and scenic, harmonious script! One of the best film about the wars.

This review of A Very Long Engagement (2004) was written by Valerie M on 27 May 2010.

A Very Long Engagement has generally received very positive reviews.

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