Review of After the Wedding (2006) by Den N — 03 Sep 2008

Poverty, unknown fatherhood, terminal illness and adultery - how many tragedies can one movie handle? Not that many, Susanne Bier proves.

This review of After the Wedding (2006) was written by Den N on 03 Sep 2008.

After the Wedding has generally received very positive reviews.

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