Review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) by Sharon C — 14 Feb 2009

Gut wrenching tragedy - a very powerful film.

This review of The Wind That Shakes the Barley (2006) was written by Sharon C on 14 Feb 2009.

The Wind That Shakes the Barley has generally received very positive reviews.

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