Review of Water (2014) by Julia K — 30 Sep 2007

This is one of three in Deepa Mehta's absolutely fabulous trilogy... about East Indian widows.... So fantastic!

This review of Water (2014) was written by Julia K on 30 Sep 2007.

Water has generally received positive reviews.

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