Review of Tender Mercies (1983) by Joonas A — 11 Apr 2013

Omaperäinen tarina juoposta country-muusikosta, joka juomisen lisäksi uransa ja vetäytyy uuden perheensä kanssa pyörittämään motellia keskelle laakeutta. Näyttelijäsuoritukset kantavat tarinavetoista ja lämminhenkistä draamaa.

This review of Tender Mercies (1983) was written by Joonas A on 11 Apr 2013.

Tender Mercies has generally received positive reviews.

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