“….part spiritual fable, part history lesson.” – Jeanette Catsoulis/The New York Times

The Darkest Moments Can Reveal the Deepest Truths
Trapped at home in a massive sandstorm and running out of food and water, a Chinese policeman cares for his dying wife as they grieve for their daughter who is missing in the storm. In this isolation he is tormented by flashbacks of his vicious persecution of Falun Gong practitioners. The devastating realization of his crimes awakens his conscience and brings forth the light of hope.

See the movie that's banned in China and has touched the hearts and stirred the passions of filmgoers worldwide.
 
 
• Based on first hand accounts of the persecution of Falun Gong practitioners in China
• In Mandarin Chinese, with English, French and Spanish subtitles
• Includes special feature interview with Writer/Director Michael Mahonen

More Quotes:
“… powerfully captivating… a testament to the efficacy of film to provoke thought and raise awareness.”
Helena Chao/The Epoch Times
 
“…a real eye opener… a straight forward, well made little film.”
Leo Quinones/www.filmfreak.com

Screened at film festivals around the world, the work received 29 awards including 11 awards for Best Feature Film as well as Best Drama, Best Director and Best Screenplay. Sandstorm was theatrically released in New York and Los Angeles in September, 2009.
 
Writer/Director Michael Mahonen is an award-winning actor, screenwriter, director and film producer whose work has been seen in over 160 countries around the world.