Review of The Flower of My Secret (1995) by Carl L — 25 Nov 2007

A very entertaining movie and less sexual undertone than many of the other Almodovar films.

This review of The Flower of My Secret (1995) was written by Carl L on 25 Nov 2007.

The Flower of My Secret has generally received positive reviews.

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