Review of The Shipping News (2001) by Pär D — 03 May 2008

Gillar detta drama med bl.a. min favvo Kevin Spacey.

This review of The Shipping News (2001) was written by Pär D on 03 May 2008.

The Shipping News has generally received positive reviews.

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