Review of Broken Embraces (2009) by Daniel A — 22 Feb 2011

ABRACOS PARTIDOS.

Filme muito bom...com uma historia surpreendente e acontecimentos bem modernos...

This review of Broken Embraces (2009) was written by Daniel A on 22 Feb 2011.

Broken Embraces has generally received positive reviews.

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