Review of Longtime Companion (1989) by Terri H — 09 Oct 2008

Emotional, sincere & with so much hearts. One off the earliest Hollywood movies properly addressing the issues off AIDS & homosexuality in 1980s' US.

This review of Longtime Companion (1989) was written by Terri H on 09 Oct 2008.

Longtime Companion has generally received very positive reviews.

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