Review of Tampopo (1985) by Frederick J — 14 Jan 2007

Mi película japonesa preferida. Una road movie donde nadie viaja. Las historias que se intercalan son geniales. El fideo aqui esta choreto.

This review of Tampopo (1985) was written by Frederick J on 14 Jan 2007.

Tampopo has generally received very positive reviews.

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