Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Jarryd R — 09 Jan 2007

Much more sweet and touching then brokeback.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Jarryd R on 09 Jan 2007.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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