House of Sand and Fog movie plot
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Charlene 2021-12-31 08:03:06
I always feel like a fuss, what a big deal. The deepest feeling was that the old man prayed for his son. We chased fame and gain and hurt each other, but found that in the end the most precious thing is the love between people.
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Cleora 2022-03-26 09:01:08
Sometimes it is not hatred but hope that destroys our lives. The film is noble and deep, and the plot promotes tension and poise. The brilliance and ugliness of human nature, strength and weakness, are vividly visible.
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Esmail: Why did that man say we would be deported?
Behrani: I do not know. But we are American citizens. We own this house. They can do nothing to us now.
Esmail: I feel bad for that lady, Baba-jan.
Behrani: The woman's house was taken from her because she did not pay her taxes. That happens when one is not responsible.
Esmail: But...
Behrani: Do you understand? Do not feel bad. Americans they do not deserve what they have. They have the eyes of small children who are forever looking for the next source of distraction, entertainment, sweet taste in the mouth. We are not like them. We know rich opportunities when we see them and do not throw away God's blessing.
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[talking with Nadi]
Kathy: I grew up in this house. It's the house that my father left to me and my brother when he died. The county evicted me from this house by mistake and your husband bought it and now, he won't sell it back for less than four times what he paid. Now, I don't want to argue with him. You know, I really don't. It's just that if this goes to court, it could take...
Nadi: [interrupting] They want to deport us?
Kathy: I don't know.
Nadi: You must see... they will kill us. They will shoot my childen.
[breaks down and crys]
Kathy: [comforting her] Hey, hey. You don't understand a word I'm saying, do you?
Nadi: Please, you are a very nice girl.
[grabs a notepad and pen]
Nadi: Please, you write for me everything. I want for to understand for discussing with my husband. OK?
Kathy: OK.