Review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) by Claire M — 27 Mar 2011

Sunshine Cleaning is a charming little film. It's sweet, intelligent, witty, touching, sad, morbid and slightly disgusting.

This review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) was written by Claire M on 27 Mar 2011.

Sunshine Cleaning has generally received positive reviews.

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