House of Cards
A Journey That Will Open Your Mind... And Touch Your Heart.
1993 • 109 min • Drama
Synopsis
When Ruth Matthews's husband is killed in a fall at an archaeological dig, her daughter Sally handles her father's death in a very odd manner. As Sally's condition worsens, Ruth takes her to see Jake, an expert in childhood autism. Jake attempts to bring Sally out of her mental disarray through traditional therapy methods, but Ruth takes a different route. She risks her own sanity by attempting to enter her daughter's mind and make sense of the seemingly bizarre things that Sally does, including building a wondrous house of cards
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 62 Audience · 81 · 100%
After her father's sudden death, a young girl, Sally, retreats into herself, exhibiting behaviors consistent with autism. Her mother, Ruth, struggles to connect with her, trying both traditional therapy and her own immersive approach. Sally's unique way of coping involves building an elaborate house of cards.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- A child's reaction to a parent's death is central
- Emotional distress and non-verbal communication
- Discussions around mental health and unique coping mechanisms
What it models well
- Empathy and understanding
- Unconditional parental love
- Finding unique ways to connect
Talk about it after
- Coping with grief and loss
- Understanding autism and different ways people communicate
- The importance of patience and unconventional thinking
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Lessac • Crew: Michael Lessac, Michael Lessac, Robert Jay Litz
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (81)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0107148
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