Review of My Life Without Me (2003) by Lauriel M — 25 Nov 2006

Great movie...moving, touching, great acting. Sarah Polley was very credible and inspiring...very good.

This review of My Life Without Me (2003) was written by Lauriel M on 25 Nov 2006.

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