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'The Sand Castle' Review: Nadine Labaki Leads a Cagey Message Movie

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Story by Manuel Betancourt
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A family's fight for survival on a remote island takes an unexpected turn in Nadine Labaki's latest thought-provoking drama.
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  • Acclaimed director Nadine Labaki ('Capernaum') brings her signature gritty realism to 'The Sand Castle', a cautionary tale about the harsh realities of climate change.
  • The film's four-person cast, led by Labaki herself, delivers raw, naturalistic performances that underscore the family's daily struggle to stay alive in their isolated, resource-scarce environment.
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Nadine Labaki, 'The Sand Castle'
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