Review of Kon-Tiki (2012) by Lanfranco C — 20 May 2013

Good reconstruction of a great adventure.

This review of Kon-Tiki (2012) was written by Lanfranco C on 20 May 2013.

Kon-Tiki has generally received positive reviews.

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