Review of The Band's Visit (2007) by Chan A — 21 Apr 2008

A nice movie, simple story, touching theme, good for entertainment and stimulating reflection...

This review of The Band's Visit (2007) was written by Chan A on 21 Apr 2008.

The Band's Visit has generally received very positive reviews.

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