Review of Autumn Sonata (1978) by David B — 23 Dec 2015

Beautifully cold film. Really interesting themes of honesty and forgiveness. Couldn't have had a better ending.

This review of Autumn Sonata (1978) was written by David B on 23 Dec 2015.

Autumn Sonata has generally received very positive reviews.

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