Review of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006) by Ed H — 18 Jun 2008

If you like your movies Brazilian and sad, this is a good one for you.

This review of The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006) was written by Ed H on 18 Jun 2008.

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Kurt A (82) on 12 Nov 2008

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By Roger M (119) on 16 Nov 2008

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