Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Karin B — 19 Jul 2013

Fantastic movie, very intense, very real, touching, heart-breaking, inspiring.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Karin B on 19 Jul 2013.

Things We Lost in the Fire has generally received positive reviews.

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