Review of We Were Here (2011) by Stuart M — 12 Feb 2012

Beautifully made and totally affecting. Necessary viewing.

This review of We Were Here (2011) was written by Stuart M on 12 Feb 2012.

We Were Here has generally received very positive reviews.

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