House of Sand and Fog (2003)
Coming Out at 19 December 2003 in theaters.
Crime, Drama
House of Sand and Fog is drama film directed by Vadim Perelman. The screenplay by Perelman and Shawn Lawrence Otto is based on the novel of the same name by Andre Dubus III.
The story concerns the battle between a young woman and an immigrant Iranian family over the ownership of a house in Northern California, which ultimately leads to the destruction of four lives. The film was nominated for three Academy Awards: Best Actor (Ben Kingsley), Best Supporting Actress (Shohreh Aghdashloo), and Best Original Score (James Horner).
Abandoned by her husband, recovering drug addict Kathy Nicolo, living alone in a small house near the San Francisco Bay Area, ignores eviction notices erroneously sent to her for nonpayment of business taxes. Assuming the misunderstanding was cleared up, she is surprised when Sheriff’s Deputy Lester Burdon arrives to forcibly evict her. Telling Kathy that her home is to be auctioned off, Lester feels sympathy for her, helps her move out, and advises her to seek legal assistance to regain her house.
Director: Vadim Perelman
Writers: Andre Dubus III (novel), Vadim Perelman, Shawn Lawrence Otto
Stars: Jennifer Connelly, Ben Kingsley, Ron Eldard, Frances Fisher, Kim Dickens, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jonathan Ahdout
Cast:
| Jennifer Connelly | … | Kathy |
| Ben Kingsley | … | Behrani |
| Ron Eldard | … | Lester |
| Frances Fisher | … | Connie Walsh |
| Kim Dickens | … | Carol Burdon |
| Shohreh Aghdashloo | … | Nadi |
| Jonathan Ahdout | … | Esmail |
| Navi Rawat | … | Soraya |
| Carlos Gómez | … | Lt. Alvarez |
| Kia Jam | … | Ali |
| Jaleh Modjallal | … | Yasmin |
| Samira Damavandi | … | Little Soraya |
| Matthew Simonian | … | Little Esmail |
| Namrata Singh Gujral | … | Wedding Guest |
| Nasser Faris | … | Wedding Guest |
| Mark Chaet | … | Wedding Guest |
| Marco Rodríguez | … | Mendez |
| Al Rodrigo | … | Torez |
| Aki Aleong | … | Tran |
| Joyce Kurtz | … | Kathy’s Mom |
| Scott N. Stevens | … | County Official |
| Ken Kerman | … | Locksmith |
| Scott Kinworthy | … | Deputy Trainee |
| Tom Benick | … | Hotel Security |
| Samuel Hart | … | Elevator Man |
| Jackie Ahdout | … | Elevator Woman |
| Spencer Garrett | … | Auctioneer |
| Cooper Thornton | … | Gary |
| Isabelle James | … | Teenage Girl |
| Bonita Friedericy | … | Motel Manager |
| David Carrera | … | Carpenter |
| Michael Papajohn | … | Carpenter |
| Joe Howard | … | Appraiser |
| Aaron Frazier | … | Courier |
| Dan Brinkle | … | Husband Buyer |
| Yan Lin | … | Wife Buyer |
| Andre Dubus III | … | Myers |
| Max Jansen Weinstein | … | Nate |
| Ashley Edner | … | Bethany |
| Ray Abruzzo | … | Frank |
| Tom Reynolds | … | Gas Station Worker |
| Jose Vasquez | … | Arresting Officer |
| Matthew Waite | … | Arresting Officer |
| Pamela Shaddock | … | Nurse |
| Frank Gallegos | … | Prison Guard |
| Karl Makinen | … | Officer at End |
| Zoran Radanovich | … | Sergei |
| Markus Baldwin | … | Young Husband |
| Brian Reed Garvin | … | Fat Man |
| Dennison Samaroo | … | Doctor |
| Elton Ahi | … | Wedding Singer |
| Shani Rigsbee | … | Wedding Singer |
| Andy Madadian | … | Wedding Singer |
| Leslie Yeransian | … | Bridesmaid |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia