Review of The Grand Seduction (2014) by Marci W — 11 Jun 2014

Absolutely delightful movie with a great Canadian cast.

This review of The Grand Seduction (2014) was written by Marci W on 11 Jun 2014.

The Grand Seduction has generally received positive reviews.

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