Review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) by Alice H — 06 Oct 2013

Fantastic movie! Like a Scottish Mamma Mia, but better!

This review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) was written by Alice H on 06 Oct 2013.

Sunshine on Leith has generally received positive reviews.

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