Fire in the Dark

A gentle, quietly moving family drama that asks you to sit with an aging woman's pride and the tender friction of care.

Directed by

David Hugh Jones

Genres

Drama

Starring

Olympia Dukakis, Lindsay Wagner, Jean Stapleton

Overview

A 75-year old widow struggles with being a burden to those she loves. Though determined not to rely on her children, she is forced to move in with her daughter after a serious fall, and the family learns to face the future with dignity and hope.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic and earnest. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Aging, family, parenthood, isolation

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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