The House of Sand(2005)
Casa de Areia
The House of Sand Synopsis
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.
The House of Sand (2005) is a drama film directed by Andrucha Waddington, released on May 13, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Ruy Guerra and Seu Jorge. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 59 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrucha Waddington
- Writers:
- Elena Soarez, Andrucha Waddington, Luiz Carlos Barreto
- Producers:
- Katiuscha Mello, Claudia Braga, Pedro Buarque de Hollanda
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Della Rosa
- Production:
- Conspiração Filmes, Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil, Globo Filmes, Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas, Lereby Produções, TeleImage
- Status:
- Released
The House of Sand (2005) Trailer
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The House of Sand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernanda Montenegro
as Dona Maria / Áurea (1942-1969) / Maria (1969)
Fernanda Torres
as Áurea (1910-1919) / Maria (1942)
Ruy Guerra
as Vasco de Sá
Seu Jorge
as Massu (1910-1919)
Luiz Melodia
as Massu (1942)
Enrique Díaz
as Luiz (1919)
Stênio Garcia
as Luiz (1942)
Emiliano Queiroz
as Chico do Sal
João Acaiabe
as Pai de Massu
- Camilla Facundes
Camilla Facundes
as Maria (1919)
Haroldo Costa
as Capataz
Jorge Mautner
as Cientista
Key crew
Directed by Andrucha Waddington, written by Elena Soarez, Andrucha Waddington and Luiz Carlos Barreto, produced by Katiuscha Mello, Claudia Braga and Pedro Buarque de Hollanda.
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The House of Sand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 59 ratings.
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The House of Sand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The House of Sand online?
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The House of Sand (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The House of Sand?
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The main cast of The House of Sand (2005) includes Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Ruy Guerra, Seu Jorge and Luiz Melodia. The film was directed by Andrucha Waddington. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The House of Sand released?
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The House of Sand was released on May 13, 2005 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The House of Sand worth watching?
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The House of Sand (2005) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 59 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The House of Sand?
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