Review of Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2006) by Aniko V — 15 Mar 2009

I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. You will need a big box of kleenex for this one!

This review of Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story (2006) was written by Aniko V on 15 Mar 2009.

Abduction: The Megumi Yokota Story has generally received very positive reviews.

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