Review of Love Is Strange (2014) by Fong K — 20 Oct 2016

A Chopin piano soundtrack underscores the poignancy in this love story of two elderly gay men rendered homeless in an unfortunate consequence of their marriage.

This review of Love Is Strange (2014) was written by Fong K on 20 Oct 2016.

Love Is Strange has generally received positive reviews.

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