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House of Sand and Fog

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House of Sand and Fog
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R,2hrs 6min
Genre:
Drama
Released:
December 19, 2003
Director:
Vadim Perelman
Distributor:
DreamWorks SKG
Starring:
Jennifer Connelly, Ben Kingsley, Ron Eldard  ...more
Synopsis: Russian filmmaker Vadim Perelman makes his feature-film debut with the psychological drama House of Sand and Fog, based on the novel by Andre Dubus III. Ben Kingsley plays Massoud Amir Behrani, an Iranian immigrant living the United States. Even though he was a high-ranking official in Iran, he works several menial jobs in order to provide his wife, Nadi (Shohreh Aghdashloo), and his son, Esmail (Jonathan Ahdout), with an apartment in California. He buys a California bungalow, thinking he can fix ... Full Synopsis
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Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Its step-by-step tragedy is so ruthless in its unfolding, you may find yourself wishing it were less well done, that it left you some room to breathe. But House of Sand and Fog has a story to tell and it means to tell it, no matter what the cost. Full Review
Metascore
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71
Generally favorable reviews
out of 100
Based on 42 critic reviews
Featured Cast
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Jennifer Connelly
Kathy Nicolo, Kathy Lazaro
Ben Kingsley
Massoud Amir Behrani
Ron Eldard
Lester Burdon
Frances Fisher
Connie Walsh
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Amy Adams attends the premiere of "House of Sand and Fog" at the Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Calif.,...
Jennifer Connelly attends the premiere of "House of Sand and Fog" at the Chelsea West Theatre in New...
Jennifer Connelly attends the premiere of "House of Sand and Fog" at the Cinerama Dome Theatre in...
Shohreh Aghdashloo. Best Supporting Actress for House of Sand and Fog
Shohreh Aghdashloo. Best Supporting Actress for House of Sand and Fog
Jon Favreau at the House of Sand and Fog premiere in Hollywood on November 09, 2003
Shani Rigsbee and guest at the House of Sand and Fog premiere in Hollywood on November 09, 2003
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