Review of The Match Factory Girl (1990) by Paulo Henrique F — 09 May 2010

Sigelo, símbólico, solitário .... um filme sublime ... de poucas palavras e muito conteúdo.

This review of The Match Factory Girl (1990) was written by Paulo Henrique F on 09 May 2010.

The Match Factory Girl has generally received very positive reviews.

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