Review of Paradise Road (1997) by Greg W — 04 Jul 2016

Still pretty much the same as the theatrical version.

This review of Paradise Road (1997) was written by Greg W on 04 Jul 2016.

Paradise Road has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brian S (2,291) on 26 Aug 2007

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By Kevin T (763) on 09 Feb 2008

Based on a true story, a group of women imprisoned in a Japanese camp during World War II use music to fight back in the only way they can…

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