Review of Monsoon Wedding (2001) by Kathryn R — 14 Feb 2009

A captivating mix of family humour and drama. Great characters and beautiful costumes and scenery.

This review of Monsoon Wedding (2001) was written by Kathryn R on 14 Feb 2009.

Monsoon Wedding has generally received very positive reviews.

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