House on the Sand

House on the Sand

1985 · 85 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama

An archaeologist returns from Spain. Living alone, he goes about his daily rituals. A haunting leads to tragedy, raising further questions of the man’s life.

Directed by Ivan Martinac · Written by Ivan Martinac

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