Review of Broken Embraces (2009) by Scott M — 17 May 2010

Just that little bit too soap opera, he had to slip up sometime I guess.

This review of Broken Embraces (2009) was written by Scott M on 17 May 2010.

Broken Embraces has generally received positive reviews.

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