Review of Water Lilies (2007) by Lenard K — 30 Jan 2010

Adolescent French girls interested in synchronized swimming explore their sexuality. Well acted movie has similar plot to the Swedish movie Show Me Love.

This review of Water Lilies (2007) was written by Lenard K on 30 Jan 2010.

Water Lilies has generally received positive reviews.

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