Review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) by Roman R — 30 Aug 2012

Anders Danielsen Lie is outstanding as a drug addicted writer with a vanishing will to live.

This review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) was written by Roman R on 30 Aug 2012.

Oslo, August 31st has generally received very positive reviews.

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