Review of The Flowers of War (2011) by Caroline B — 04 Mar 2012

Though Zhang YiMou's presence is a little distant in this one, The Flowers of War is still a moving tale, beautifully told.

This review of The Flowers of War (2011) was written by Caroline B on 04 Mar 2012.

The Flowers of War has generally received positive reviews.

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