Review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) by Claire Bear T — 17 Oct 2013

I sang all the way through it . Really uplifting film.

This review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) was written by Claire Bear T on 17 Oct 2013.

Sunshine on Leith has generally received positive reviews.

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