Review of Return to Paradise (1998) by Lisa W — 25 Jun 2007

This movie is extremely underrated. It's very powerful and heart wrenching, one of my favorites of all time.

This review of Return to Paradise (1998) was written by Lisa W on 25 Jun 2007.

Return to Paradise has generally received positive reviews.

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