Review of Upstream Color (2013) by Emily W — 03 May 2014

A film with an incomprehensible plot, but a clear, comforting message.

This review of Upstream Color (2013) was written by Emily W on 03 May 2014.

Upstream Color has generally received positive reviews.

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