Review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) by Rita S — 28 Jul 2011

I love this movie. Childhood to adulthood it's still moving whenever I watch it.

This review of Bastard Out of Carolina (1996) was written by Rita S on 28 Jul 2011.

Bastard Out of Carolina has generally received very positive reviews.

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