Review of The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai (2010) by Calvin C — 13 Aug 2012

This might be one of my favorite Sidney Poitier performances, if not films.

Grade: A-.

This review of The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai (2010) was written by Calvin C on 13 Aug 2012.

The Country Teacher of Ban Nong He Yai has generally received positive reviews.

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