Review of Detachment (2011) by Yashanae R — 24 Feb 2012

Portrait d'un systeme educatif decadent... Inquietant et realiste.

This review of Detachment (2011) was written by Yashanae R on 24 Feb 2012.

Detachment has generally received positive reviews.

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