Review of Ordinary People (1980) by Giridhar Shyam S — 24 Dec 2007

Extraordinary movie ... the beauty lies in how it makes u understand how each of the character feels ...

This review of Ordinary People (1980) was written by Giridhar Shyam S on 24 Dec 2007.

Ordinary People has generally received very positive reviews.

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