
Sand Castle
Home is a war away.
Directed by Fernando Coimbra
Produced by The Mark Gordon Company, International Traders
A gritty war drama about American soldiers attempting to build trust and protect a vulnerable Iraqi village amid the moral ambiguities and futility of occupation.
Set during the occupation of Iraq, a squad of U.S. soldiers try to protect a small village.
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Questions people ask
Is Sand Castle one of a kind? No. Less singular than 98% of films.
Is Sand Castle scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Sand Castle sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Sand Castle violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Does Sand Castle end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Sand Castle easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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