Review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) by Steven B — 13 Oct 2013

Good film if you like singing and dancing its based in Edinburgh Scotlands Capital 2 young soldiers come home and their relationships are falling apart.

This review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) was written by Steven B on 13 Oct 2013.

Sunshine on Leith has generally received positive reviews.

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