Review of Barbara (2012) by Keith W — 18 May 2014

This film kept my interest throughout & would recommend it to those who like well made Non-English foreign dramas!

This review of Barbara (2012) was written by Keith W on 18 May 2014.

Barbara has generally received very positive reviews.

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