House of Sand and Fog

House of Sand and Fog is a 1999 novel by Andre Dubus III.

Story Line

A Persian Iranian immigrant (Kingsley) who was required to flee from Iran during times of conflict now lives in America working many odd jobs to support his family all the while keeping up the appearence of holding the position of a respected businessman to his family (Shohreh Aghdashloo, Jonathan Ahdout, Navi Rawat). When given the opportunity to invest in a house auctioned at a low price because of an unpaid tax bill, he does so with the intention of renovating the house and selling it for four times the purchase price. The director describes the movie as 3 people who each have a noble cause they fight for. The previous owner was wrongfully evicted from the house that her father left her at his passing for the petty unpaid tax bill of $500. The plot thickens in a downward spiral leading to tragic events.

Related Topics:
Iranian - Shohreh Aghdashloo - Jonathan Ahdout - Navi Rawat

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