Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Brian H — 11 Jan 2009

Good story, good acting. Just half an hour to long..

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Brian H on 11 Jan 2009.

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

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