The House of Sand
Originally released in 2005. The House of Sand is a drama film. directed by Andrucha Waddington.
Starring Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, and Ruy Guerra
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 13, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (53 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Brazil
Production
Director
Top 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
as Maria (1919)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Conspiração Filmes
- Columbia TriStar Filmes do Brasil
- Globo Filmes
- Quanta Centro de Produções Cinematográficas
- Lereby Produções
- TeleImage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The House of Sand 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 directed The House of Sand?
The House of Sand was directed by Andrucha Waddington.
How long is The House of Sand?
The House of Sand has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was The House of Sand released?
The House of Sand was released on May 13, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The House of Sand?
The main cast of The House of Sand includes Fernanda Montenegro, Fernanda Torres, Ruy Guerra, Seu Jorge, Luiz Melodia.