Review of Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) by Emma C — 18 Apr 2008

This is a wonderful and heart felt love story about two divided cultures, and about a seriously hard choice about love. I strongly recommend.

This review of Ae Fond Kiss... (2004) was written by Emma C on 18 Apr 2008.

Ae Fond Kiss... has generally received positive reviews.

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