Review of Baran (2001) by Kamrul A — 13 Jan 2008

Innocent Love.

I want see any Majid Majidi Movie.

This review of Baran (2001) was written by Kamrul A on 13 Jan 2008.

Baran has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Jami Bernard (708) for New York Daily News (5,623) on 08 Apr 2011

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By Minh V (86) on 16 Dec 2012

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