Review of Welcome to the Sticks (2008) by Maman K — 05 Apr 2010

A heart-warming, very funny comedy about a 'culture -clash' between 'Le Nord de Pas-de-Calais', and the rest of France. Vive la baraque frite!

This review of Welcome to the Sticks (2008) was written by Maman K on 05 Apr 2010.

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