Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Jared J — 26 Jul 2007

What an amazing film one of my all time favorites. Totally overlooked and underrated amazing and powerful story.

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Jared J on 26 Jul 2007.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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