Fires Within (1991)
Release Year: 1991
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Little Havana
Director: Gillian Armstrong
Writer: Cynthia Cidre
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
Similar:
Keywords
Keywords: cuban, miami, florida, political prisoner, woman director
Story
Fires Within follows a Cuban woman living in Miami with her daughter after being rescued by an American seaman years ago. The woman has been engaged in an affair with this seaman since their arrival in Miami. When her husband, who had been imprisoned as a political prisoner in Cuba, is unexpectedly released and joins them in Miami, she must navigate the complex emotions and tensions that arise from this unexpected reunion.
Summary
Directed by Gillian Armstrong, Fires Within is a dramatic thriller set against the backdrop of the Cuban-American community in Miami. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the consequences of political persecution through the story of this fractured family unit. While details are sparse due to limited source information, it's clear that the movie delves into the psychological turmoil caused by the husband's sudden arrival and the wife's past affair.
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