Review of Water (2012) by Mary L — 15 Sep 2007

A fascinating, saddening story beautifully told.

This review of Water (2012) was written by Mary L on 15 Sep 2007.

Water has generally received positive reviews.

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By Stephanie L (419) on 09 May 2010

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By Sista M (8) on 16 Jul 2012

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By Pam R (252) on 13 Sep 2013

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By David J (1,942) on 28 Nov 2015

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By George X (95) on 10 Feb 2013

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By Raquel S (23) on 16 Oct 2011

Simply an amazing story. Makes you acknowledge how different and cruel life in other cultures can be…

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By Ty P (436) on 07 Feb 2012

Very interesting, different and ulitmately sad. Shot beautifully with some exceptional performances…

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By Annemette H (7) on 01 Dec 2010

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