House of Sand and Fog

(2003)

In House of Sand and Fog, Kathy, a woman in emotional turmoil, finds herself homeless when her house is wrongly repossessed and sold at auction. Lester, a sympathetic sheriff's deputy who is seeking refuge from his troubled marriage, becomes involved in Kathy's situation and tries to help her.

However, their attempts to reclaim Kathy's former home clash with the arrival of Behrani, an Iranian immigrant and his family. They move into the house, hoping for a better future for their son and themselves. However, Lester and Kathy continue to harass them, refusing to give up on reclaiming the house.

Behrani, a once prosperous colonel, refuses to give in to Kathy's pleas because he sees the purchase as a way to secure a profitable return and a better life for his family.

As tensions escalate, Kathy's emotions spiral out of control and her actions set off a tragic chain of events that will affect everyone involved in the House of Sand and Fog.

This gripping film explores themes of desperation, loss, and the human desire for home and belonging. It delves into the complex dynamics between individuals from different backgrounds and the consequences that unfold when their lives intersect. House of Sand and Fog is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged drama that leaves no resident unscathed.