Review of Lion (2015) by Jake C — 23 Apr 2017

Little Salu is so cute. And amazing tough destiny.

This review of Lion (2015) was written by Jake C on 23 Apr 2017.

Lion has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ned P (117) on 16 Jun 2018

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By Robert P (779) on 24 Mar 2018

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By Nicolas W (100) on 26 Sep 2018

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