Review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) by Zachory C — 09 Jul 2008

Heartbreaking performances by Berry and Del Toro. Not enough people have seen this film.

This review of Things We Lost in the Fire (2007) was written by Zachory C on 09 Jul 2008.

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

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