Review of Detachment (2011) by Raffy R — 20 Apr 2012

Poignant and unexpectedly heartbreaking. Makes me love my teachers more.

This review of Detachment (2011) was written by Raffy R on 20 Apr 2012.

Detachment has generally received positive reviews.

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