Review of Little Children (2006) by Smile X — 28 Feb 2009

You need to watch it for at least three times, then you might just understand it. And it will take you a few days more before you really falling in love with it.

This review of Little Children (2006) was written by Smile X on 28 Feb 2009.

Little Children has generally received very positive reviews.

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