Review of Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) by Philip G — 15 Jun 2007

I missed the "Hollywood" ending on this one. A visual feast, but very depressing.

This review of Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1997) was written by Philip G on 15 Jun 2007.

Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love has generally received positive reviews.

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