Review of Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) by Quiche E — 14 Sep 2008

Juliette Binoche y est formidable dans ce role de mere pressee...

Hou Hsiao-Hsien j'aime ton cinema !

This review of Flight of the Red Balloon (2007) was written by Quiche E on 14 Sep 2008.

Flight of the Red Balloon has generally received positive reviews.

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