Review of The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) by Bean K — 18 Nov 2016

Beautifully uplifting and devastating in equal measure. The acting is just brilliant. I'm not sure I'm strong enough to watch it again...

This review of The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) was written by Bean K on 18 Nov 2016.

The Broken Circle Breakdown has generally received very positive reviews.

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