Review of Farewell My Concubine (1993) by Andrew R — 18 Nov 2007

I sodomised an idiot once who dared criticise this majestic pellicula.

This review of Farewell My Concubine (1993) was written by Andrew R on 18 Nov 2007.

Farewell My Concubine has generally received very positive reviews.

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