Fire

Fire

Beneath the surface lies a burning secret.

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Release Date

8/22/1997

Runtime

108 mins

Overview

In a barren, arranged marriage to an amateur swami who seeks enlightenment through celibacy, Radha's life takes an irresistible turn when her beautiful young sister-in-law seeks to free herself from the confines of her own loveless marriage.

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$501,533

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A quietly radical love story set within the constraints of marriage and tradition. Deepa Mehta's film smolders with emotional intensity as two women discover themselves and each other against the backdrop of religious and familial expectations.

Mood

DefiantWistfulBittersweet

Themes

LoveIdentityFreedomFamilyGender

Tone

Earnest

Pacing

Slow-burn

Look

NaturalisticPainterly

Structure

Linear

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Sexual content

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