Review of Home for the Holidays (1995) by Tammy B — 06 Mar 2009

Un film tres surprenant sur un theme cher a mon coeur et tres simple en meme temps : l'amour filial. D'abord tres drole, il devient tres senti. Superbe.

This review of Home for the Holidays (1995) was written by Tammy B on 06 Mar 2009.

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