The House
“Life in transit between two worlds.”
Synopsis
Jean just quit her coveted job as an investment banker on Wall Street. After a soul-searching journey traveling around the world, she retreats to an empty vacation home owned by a friend's rich family. She unexpectedly finds herself sharing the place with some former occupants - a cynical college professor, his bitter sister married to a devoted husband, a disgruntled cab driver and a washed-up drifter; all of whom are not even supposed to be there, because they're actually dead. As Jean reluctantly confronts these souls as tormented as herself, they inevitably end up in an entangled mass of secrets and lies... This imaginative thriller roams in an out of the lives of lost souls, weaving reality with the other side.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desiree Lim
- Screenplay & Story
- Desiree Lim
- Original Title
- The House
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Tatata Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desiree Lim
Desiree Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Desiree Lim
Writer
Desiree Lim
Director
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What is The House about?
Jean just quit her coveted job as an investment banker on Wall Street. After a soul-searching journey traveling around the world, she retreats to an empty vacation home owned by a friend's rich family. She unexpectedly finds herself sharing the place with some former occupants - a cynical college professor, his bitter sister married to a devoted husband, a disgruntled cab driver and a washed-up drifter; all of whom are not even supposed to be there, because they're actually dead. As Jean reluctantly confronts these souls as tormented as herself, they inevitably end up in an entangled mass of secrets and lies... This imaginative thriller roams in an out of the lives of lost souls, weaving reality with the other side.
Who directed The House?
The House was directed by Desiree Lim.
Who stars in The House?
The principal cast of The House includes Emilie Ullerup, Natalie Skye, Zak Santiago, Alex Zahara, Zahf Paroo.
When was The House released and how long is it?
The House was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The House?
The House holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.