Review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) by Agne S — 26 Jan 2009

An intricate and intimate study of three enchanted people trying to find paradise.

This review of Stranger Than Paradise (1984) was written by Agne S on 26 Jan 2009.

Stranger Than Paradise has generally received very positive reviews.

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