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House of Sand and Fog (2003)

"Some dreams can't be shared."

7.220032h 6mEN
Drama

Directed by Vadim Perelman

Rating

7.2/10

Runtime

2h 6m

Language

EN

Release

December 19, 2003

Director

Vadim Perelman

Official Trailer

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Overview

Behrani, an Iranian immigrant buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix it up, sell it again, and make enough money to send his son to college. However, the house is the legal property of former drug addict Kathy. After losing the house in an unfair legal dispute with the county, she is left w...

Cast

Jennifer Connelly

Jennifer Connelly

Kathy

Ben Kingsley

Ben Kingsley

Behrani

Ron Eldard

Ron Eldard

Lester

Frances Fisher

Frances Fisher

Connie Walsh

Kim Dickens

Kim Dickens

Carol Burdon

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Shohreh Aghdashloo

Nadi

Jonathan Ahdout

Jonathan Ahdout

Esmail

Navi Rawat

Navi Rawat

Soraya

Kia Jam

Kia Jam

Ali

Carlos Gómez

Carlos Gómez

Lt. Alvarez

Jaleh Modjallal

Jaleh Modjallal

Yasmin

Samira Damavandi

Samira Damavandi

Little Soraya

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into House of Sand and Fog (2003), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Behrani, an Iranian immigrant buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix it up, sell it again, and make enough money to send his son to college. However, the house is the legal property of former drug addict Kathy. After losing the house in an unfair legal dispute with the county, she is left with nowhere to go. Wanting her house back, she hires a lawyer and befriends a police officer. Neither Kathy nor Behrani have broken the law, so they find themselves involved in a difficult moral dilemma.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of House of Sand and Fog. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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