Review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) by Carolina H — 13 Apr 2010

I enjoyed this movie. It's a feel good movie. If you can get over the suicide and murder cleanups!

This review of Sunshine Cleaning (2008) was written by Carolina H on 13 Apr 2010.

Sunshine Cleaning has generally received positive reviews.

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