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"Released: December 26, 2003Director: Vadim Perelman*****It is a crime that certain films receive all the limelight while others are rarely, if ever, discovered. Released just in time for the 2003 Oscars, House of Sand and Fog boats a wonderfully talented cast and a gripping, emotional story which somehow went mostly unnoticed by the mass audience.After abandoned wife Kathy (Jennifer Connelly) is evicted from her home, Behrani (Ben Kingsley) and his family move in. Through off screen detective work, it is discovered the eviction is only half Kathy's fault: when her husband walked out on her, she withdrew from the world, neglecting even her mail. In those piled up letters was notice from the county about work taxes...taxes Kathy never owed in the first place. When one attempt after another is fruitless in resolving the situation, Kathy stubbornly refuses to give up her house...and Behrani refuses to give up on the American dream.Based on a novel by Andre Dubus III, House of Sand ... "
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"I loved this film because it was not black or white and didn't have a pat Hollywood ending. Ben Kingsley's performance was outstanding as is usual for him but the rest of the cast was superb as well. "
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