Review of Manito (2002) by Juan C — 22 Jul 2012

Awesome! Sad, real, raw, moving = perfect choice for erica :).

This review of Manito (2002) was written by Juan C on 22 Jul 2012.

Manito has generally received positive reviews.

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By Megan Lehmann (257) for New York Post (6,650) on 12 Jun 2003

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