Review of Life as a House (2001) by Minttu T — 24 Feb 2008

Näin tästä joskus kauan sitten alun ja muutama vuosi sitten lopun. Kokonaisuudessan se oli oikein ihana.

This review of Life as a House (2001) was written by Minttu T on 24 Feb 2008.

Life as a House has generally received positive reviews.

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