Review of Picture Bride (1995) by Mark S — 18 Jul 2007

Good foreign romance film about belonging...

This review of Picture Bride (1995) was written by Mark S on 18 Jul 2007.

Picture Bride has generally received positive reviews.

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By Doug R (72) on 04 Jul 2007

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By Robert F (841) on 01 Aug 2007

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