Review of The Leisure Seeker (2018) by David G — 21 Jul 2018

A sad, beautiful love story about relationships, facing old age & death.

This review of The Leisure Seeker (2018) was written by David G on 21 Jul 2018.

The Leisure Seeker has generally received positive reviews.

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By Toby Woollaston (47) for New Zealand Herald (729) on 20 Jun 2018

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This movie will either touch you with its genial brand of poignancy, or torment you with its mawkish manipulation of your emotions…

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By Sharon L (121) on 28 Aug 2018

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While some critics called this picture meaningless I the message of love,forgiveness and seeking to live life to the end very meaningful…

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