Review of House of Sand and Fog (2003) by Jarek M — 29 May 2015

What a great movie! So true. Everything we have in this world is just like sand and fog...

This review of House of Sand and Fog (2003) was written by Jarek M on 29 May 2015.

House of Sand and Fog has generally received very positive reviews.

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