Review of Shame (2011) by Varghese E — 09 Jan 2014

Addiction has to be found out from where it occurred...there is something that gnaws at our soul....an unflinching and unforgettable portrayal of dizzying intensity...

This review of Shame (2011) was written by Varghese E on 09 Jan 2014.

Shame has generally received positive reviews.

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