Review of The Children of Huang Shi (2008) by Lau K — 22 Jan 2009

Excelent! touching. very good direction and cinematography.

This review of The Children of Huang Shi (2008) was written by Lau K on 22 Jan 2009.

The Children of Huang Shi has generally received positive reviews.

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