Review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) by Helena R — 04 May 2013

It was a very sad happy..... Painful and joyous watch....

This review of Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) was written by Helena R on 04 May 2013.

Seeking a Friend for the End of the World has generally received positive reviews.

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