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House of Sand and Fog (2003) 7.6
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7.6/10 from 45,721 users
Metascore: 71/100
Reviews: 452 user | 163 critic | 41 from Metacritic.com An abandoned wife is evicted from her house and starts a tragic conflict with her home's new owners. Director:Vadim Perelman |
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Cast
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| Jennifer Connelly | ... | ||
| Ben Kingsley | ... | ||
| Ron Eldard | ... | ||
| Frances Fisher | ... | ||
| Kim Dickens | ... | ||
| Shohreh Aghdashloo | ... | ||
| Jonathan Ahdout | ... | ||
| Navi Rawat | ... | ||
| Carlos Gómez | ... | ||
| Kia Jam | ... | ||
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Jaleh Modjallal | ... | |
| Samira Damavandi | ... | ||
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Matthew Simonian | ... | |
| Namrata Singh Gujral | ... |
Wedding Guest
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| Nasser Faris | ... |
Wedding Guest
(as Al Faris)
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An emotionally broken woman, Kathy, suddenly finds herself homeless after her house is wrongly repossessed and auctioned. Seeking respite from his marriage, Lester, a lustful but sympathetic sheriff's deputy comes to the aid of Kathy and becomes intimately involved in her situation. Soon, Behrani, a proud emigrant Iranian and his family move into the house only to find their new lives burdened by harassment from Lester and Kathy as they attempt to reclaim her former home. The once prosperous colonel denies Kathy's pleas for he knows his recent purchase promises a profitable return and a better future for his adolescent son and extravagant wife. But latent consequences lie beneath Behrani's well intentioned plan as Kathy's emotions spiral out of control and her actions spark a tragic chain of events that will leave no resident unscathed in the House of Sand and Fog. Written by Tiler Faisal
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Some dreams can't be shared.Genres:
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Rated R for some violence/disturbing images, language and a scene of sexuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
26 December 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Casa de arena y niebla See more »Box Office
Budget:
$15,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£132,163 (UK) (27 February 2004)Gross:
$13,005,485 (USA) (26 March 2004)Company Credits
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Officer at End: Are you Kathy Nicolo?
Kathy: Yeah.
Officer at End: Is this your house?
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Author Andre Dubus III received more than 100 offers from film studios who wanted to make his book into a feature. See more »Goofs
There is a boom mic clearly visible in numerous scenes near the beginning of the movie - almost distracting, it is so visible, unless this has been corrected before DVD release. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Officer at End: Are you Kathy Nicolo?
Kathy: Yeah.
Officer at End: Is this your house?
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In a tragedy that only the likes of Sophocles or Shakespeare could recreate, the film House of Sand and Fog proves that some dreams really can't be shared. The American dream is shattered for Colonel Behrani and Kathy Nicolo in this movie of devastating beauty. It is a film about the relentless struggle between an Iranian man and a post-alcoholic over a small house near a Californian beach. When Kathy loses her house due to county error, Behrani buys it for the sake of money and self-pride. Their worlds clash when they realize there is no perfect solution to this mistake, ending with a shockingly tragic twist. The acting put forth in this film was nothing less of amazing. Ben Kinglsey, as always, played his role as if he was really in it, really showing us his point of view and displaying his need for the house. Jennifer Connely played her role beautifully as well, showing the inward spiral she was facing and how her depression finally took her over. The story was nearly flawless with a few money and law errors. However, the tragic themes of the film ring through nonetheless. With a little less than a superior performance from Ron Eldard, the film still had wonderful acting and brilliant film technique. Based on the best-selling novel by Andre Dubus III, director Vadim Perelman does an incredible job of staying true to the novel, and using a few Russian film techniques to give a sense of emotion. This type of film truly will tug at your heart and bring tears, yet will give a sense of appreciation for the human life.