Review of Rudderless (2014) by Kong L — 17 Oct 2015

"AWKWARD | ENTERTAINING | HEART-WARMING" (85-out-100).

This review of Rudderless (2014) was written by Kong L on 17 Oct 2015.

Rudderless has generally received positive reviews.

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