Review of The Young Girl and the Monsoon (2001) by Jason P — 09 Jun 2007

I caught this on Showtime and really enjoyed it. A girl comes to live with her father while her mother goes on a honeymoon with her new husband. Girl comes to learn a lot about her father as her father undergoes stresses in work and romance.

This review of The Young Girl and the Monsoon (2001) was written by Jason P on 09 Jun 2007.

The Young Girl and the Monsoon has generally received positive reviews.

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