Starring Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, and Riman Al Rafeea
Directed by Matty Brown
Written by Matty Brown, Hend Fakhroo and Yassmina Karajah
In the mystery thriller, The Sand Castle, Yasmine (Nadine Labaki) and her husband Nabil (Ziad Bakri) find themselves stranded on an idyllic island with their two children, Adam (Zain Al Rafeea) and Jana (Riman Al Rafeea).
Cut off from the outside world and unable to signal for help, their hopes for rescue dwindle with each passing day. Beneath the surface of their struggle lies a secret that Yasmine and Nabil fight to keep from Jana, their youngest. But as time passes, the cracks in their façade grow deeper.
As the family faces mounting tension and countless disappointments, the bonds holding them together are pushed to their breaking point.
Featuring a powerhouse cast led by Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, Riman Al Rafeea, and directed by Emmy-nominee Matty Brown, The Sand Castle is a gripping exploration of family, fear, and resilience in the face of the unimaginable.
The Sand Castle, is co-written by Matty Brown, Yasmina Kharaja and Hend Fakhroo and Produced by Houston King Films and Akward Productions in collaboration with Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Empire Entertainment.
Synopsis: A family of four finds themselves stuck on a picturesque island hiding a shocking reality. What starts as child’s play and simple ways to pass the time begins to uncover dark secrets that they struggle to keep from the youngest, Jana. As events spiral out of control and the line between reality and fiction blurs, how will Jana and her family cope with the consequences and the tough choices they must face?
Starring: Nadine Labaki, Ziad Bakri, Zain Al Rafeea, and Riman Al Rafeea
Directed by: Matty Brown
Written by: Matty Brown, Hend Fakhroo and Yassmina Karajah
Produced by: Front Row Filmed Entertainment, Empire Entertainment, HK Films and Akward Productions.
Release Date: January 24, 2025, only on Netflix
