The House (2012)

Life in transit between two worlds.

The House (2012) poster

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.

Director: Desiree Lim
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Tatata Productions
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Reflections on Life and Death, Faith, Religion and Spirituality

Keywords

afterlife, redemption, ghost story

More Films by Director: Desiree Lim
More Films in Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Frequently Asked Questions

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 House stars Emilie Ullerup, Natalie Skye, Zak Santiago, Alex Zahara, Zahf Paroo, David Richmond-Peck.
How long is The House?
The House has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is The House?
The House is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
Where was The House produced?
The House was produced in Canada.
What are the themes of The House?
The themes of The House include: Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption, Stories of Hope and Redemption, Reflections on Life and Death, Faith, Religion and Spirituality.