Review of Places in the Heart (1984) by Tracey C — 21 Jul 2008

ONE OF MY FAVOURITE:)) ..LOVELY FILM ALL ABOUT HELPING EACH OTHER OUT IN TIMES OFF TROUBLE!!!

SEEN THIS SALLY FIELDS MOVIE AWHILE AGO...WOULD WATCH IT AGAIN,VERY NICE FILM GREAT RECOMMEND MOVIE HERE ASWELL...U WILL ENJOY THIS MOVIE.

This review of Places in the Heart (1984) was written by Tracey C on 21 Jul 2008.

Places in the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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