
The House of Brick and Stone(2022)
Tamil15 mins
The House of Brick and Stone (2022) is a 15-minute Tamil film directed by Ananth Subramaniam. Starring Janani Baskaran, Maheswaran and Ananth Subramaniam.
Director:Ananth Subramaniam
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 12 July 2022
- Director
- Ananth Subramaniam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 15m
Storyline
A Malaysian child deals with the fallout from a huge financial scam. An unexpected mentor helps guide them. The story explores the feelings and experiences of young people in Malaysia.
“A child's guide through a world of financial ruin.”
Film Details
Rating
15Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date12 July 2022
Also Known As石レンガの家
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionsurvivalidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Janani BaskaranActor
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MaheswaranActor
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Ananth SubramaniamDirector
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A
Adrian WongCrew
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Choo Mun BelCrew
→Trivia
- The film was shot entirely on location in Malaysia, using real homes and streets to capture authentic local atmosphere.
- Director Ananth Subramaniam also served as the cinematographer, giving the movie its distinct visual style.
- Most of the cast were non-professional actors recruited from Malaysian communities to add realism.
- The title refers to a famous Tamil proverb about stability, which is a key theme in the story.
- It was filmed in just 18 days on a very small budget, using minimal crew and equipment.
- The movie blends documentary interviews with fictional scenes, a rare mix in Tamil cinema.
- It premiered at a small film festival in Chennai before getting a limited online release.