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Fire
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Fire

1997 · 108 min Drama Romance
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Deepa Mehta

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Nandita Das

Nandita Das

Sita

Shabana Azmi

Shabana Azmi

Radha

Javed Jaffrey

Javed Jaffrey

Jatin

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Kulbhushan Kharbanda

Ashok

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Kushal Rekhi

Biji

Ranjit Chowdhry

Ranjit Chowdhry

Mundu

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Karishma Jhalani

Young Radha

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Alice Poon

Julie

Ram Gopal Bajaj

Ram Gopal Bajaj

Swamiji

Vinay Pathak

Vinay Pathak

Guide at Taj Mahal

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