Review of Raise the Red Lantern (1991) by Emily L — 28 Feb 2008

Saw this ages ago lol... still very good.

This review of Raise the Red Lantern (1991) was written by Emily L on 28 Feb 2008.

Raise the Red Lantern has generally received very positive reviews.

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