Review of Places in the Heart (1984) by Greg W — 20 May 2012

Another slice of the neo-realism stuff from the late seventies early eighties.

This review of Places in the Heart (1984) was written by Greg W on 20 May 2012.

Places in the Heart has generally received very positive reviews.

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