Review of White Oleander (2002) by Margrethe J — 08 Sep 2007

Great performances, eerie cinematography, and a great coming of age story all come full circle in this mesmerizing movie.

This review of White Oleander (2002) was written by Margrethe J on 08 Sep 2007.

White Oleander has generally received positive reviews.

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