Review of Breakthrough (2019) by Dadcelo — 31 Aug 2019

Cute, emotional story that pushes too hard the Christian agenda. The acting was ok, but it left me feeling like I was being indoctrinated.

This review of Breakthrough (2019) was written by Dadcelo on 31 Aug 2019.

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