Review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) by Riya A — 24 Feb 2017

If La La Land created a dream from which I wished not to wake up, then Manchester by the Sea built a reality which I hoped it was only a dream.

This review of Manchester by the Sea (2016) was written by Riya A on 24 Feb 2017.

Manchester by the Sea has generally received very positive reviews.

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