Review of Ladies in Lavender (2004) by Jenny B — 18 Jul 2012

Gorgeous looking, gently humorous and deeply moving gem of a film.

This review of Ladies in Lavender (2004) was written by Jenny B on 18 Jul 2012.

Ladies in Lavender has generally received positive reviews.

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