Review of Quest (2017) by Amber Wilkinson for Eye for Film — 10 Feb 2017

Olshefski's love of the family shines bright and proves infectious.

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This review of Quest (2017) was written by Amber Wilkinson and published by Eye for Film on 10 Feb 2017.

Quest has generally received very positive reviews.

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