THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS follows the powerful Truebas family on an entrancing journey that begins in the tranquil days of the 1920s and ends in the modern turbulence of the 1970s. The family’s intimate alliances are set against the violent struggles of their country, a South American republic fighting for democracy against a constant barrage of dictatorship and bloody coups. While the political future of their nation is uncertain, the personal history of each Treuba takes a unique course.

Based on Isabel Allende’s 1985 worldwide bestseller

"A handsome, ravishing film filled with understated miracles!"

-Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES

"THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS SOARS! Continually fascinating, gloriously photographed and sublimely acted! Glenn Close is brilliant!"

- Pia Lindstrom, NBC-TV, NEW YORK

"ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! A cast no other movie can match! Streep, Close and Irons are at their splendid best!"

- Pat Collins, WWOR-TV, NEW YORK

"A movie milestone! A must-see! Brilliant!"

- Mike Cidoni, NTN RADIO NETWORK