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The House of Sand

R1h 55m2005Andrucha Waddington
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A woman is taken along with her mother in 1910 to a far-away desert by her husband, and after his passing, is forced to spend the next 59 years of her life hopelessly trying to escape it.

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What is The House of Sand (2005) about?

A woman is taken along with her mother in 1910 to a far-away desert by her husband, and after his passing, is forced to spend the next 59 years of her life hopelessly trying to escape it.

Who stars in The House of Sand?

The House of Sand stars Fernanda Montenegro (Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)), Fernanda Torres (Áurea (1910-1919) / Maria (1942)), Ruy Guerra (Vasco de Sá), Seu Jorge (Massu (1910-1919)), Luiz Melodia (Massu (1942)). The film was directed by Andrucha Waddington.

How long is The House of Sand?

The House of Sand has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated R.

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