Review of The Reflecting Skin (1990) by Juha P — 10 Oct 2007

Amazing movie: Most beautiful cinematography and most f*cked up story. A film with no happy ending, no hope whatsoever. But beautiful as a Van Gogh painting.

This review of The Reflecting Skin (1990) was written by Juha P on 10 Oct 2007.

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