Sandstorm
“The darkest moments can reveal the deepest truths”
Synopsis
For twelve days and nights, He Tian Ying and his wife have been trapped in their home during a massive sandstorm covering a large area of China. His wife is running out of life-sustaining medicine, their young daughter is missing in the storm, electricity and phone communication have been cut off, and their food and water are running out. As He Tianying cares for his dying wife, in this isolation and confinement, his conscience starts to emerge. As a policeman, he has been involved in the vicious persecution of common Chinese citizens who follow the spiritual practice of Falun Gong. In a series of flashbacks, he painfully recalls one particular Falun Gong practitioner whom he had been attempting to force to renounce her beliefs.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 11, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Mahonen
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Mahonen
- Original Title
- Sandstorm
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Requisite Films, NTD Productions, New Tang Dynasty Films, Wildcat Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Mahonen
Michael Mahonen
David Chai
Rebecca Boudreau
Department Leadership Roster
Rebecca Boudreau
Producer
Michael Mahonen
Writer
Michael Mahonen
Director
David Chai
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sandstorm.
More Like Sandstorm
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sandstorm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sandstorm about?
For twelve days and nights, He Tian Ying and his wife have been trapped in their home during a massive sandstorm covering a large area of China. His wife is running out of life-sustaining medicine, their young daughter is missing in the storm, electricity and phone communication have been cut off, and their food and water are running out. As He Tianying cares for his dying wife, in this isolation and confinement, his conscience starts to emerge. As a policeman, he has been involved in the vicious persecution of common Chinese citizens who follow the spiritual practice of Falun Gong. In a series of flashbacks, he painfully recalls one particular Falun Gong practitioner whom he had been attempting to force to renounce her beliefs.
Who directed Sandstorm?
Sandstorm was directed by Michael Mahonen.
Who stars in Sandstorm?
The principal cast of Sandstorm includes Lili Li, Angela Huang, Steve Hong, Guang Cheng, Rong Tian.
When was Sandstorm released and how long is it?
Sandstorm was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.