Review of Lilting (2014) by Hoan L — 26 Jan 2015

Emotional. The ending is not done well, though.

This review of Lilting (2014) was written by Hoan L on 26 Jan 2015.

Lilting has generally received positive reviews.

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By Jan V (76) on 18 May 2015

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