Review of The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) by Mark D — 30 Jan 2014

Different and very moving film. Great chemistry between the two leads.

This review of The Broken Circle Breakdown (2012) was written by Mark D on 30 Jan 2014.

The Broken Circle Breakdown has generally received very positive reviews.

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