Big is Beautiful

Big is Beautiful

What if the real weight to lose was your complexes?

2012 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy

A resort for individuals who want to lose weight is helps several women discover friendships, acceptance with body image and hard truths.

Directed by Charlotte de Turckheim · Written by Gladys Marciano

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