Review of The Fountain (1988) by Anna A — 26 Feb 2012

This is one of my favorite love stories. It shows that a person should love and live in the present to prevent grasping and unhappiness now and into the future.

This review of The Fountain (1988) was written by Anna A on 26 Feb 2012.

The Fountain has generally received positive reviews.

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