Review of Beautiful Thing (1996) by Donald H — 19 Sep 2006

It is a beautiful thing - to find love and hope in a mixed up world of teenage confussion.

This review of Beautiful Thing (1996) was written by Donald H on 19 Sep 2006.

Beautiful Thing has generally received very positive reviews.

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