Review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) by Shellie H — 12 Jun 2010

Overall quite a good story, a good sunday afternoon film.

This review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) was written by Shellie H on 12 Jun 2010.

Sunshine Cleaning has generally received positive reviews.

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