Review of The Railway Man (2013) by Bradley D — 25 Apr 2014

Very good film! Does good job capturing the scars of war soldiers bring home with them long after the fighting has stopped.

This review of The Railway Man (2013) was written by Bradley D on 25 Apr 2014.

The Railway Man has generally received positive reviews.

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