# Passion Fish (1992)

> Two wounded women in the Louisiana bayous turn a volatile caregiving arrangement into an unexpected friendship of mutual renewal.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/26802

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Sayles
- Cast: Mary McDonnell, Alfre Woodard, Vondie Curtis-Hall, David Strathairn, Leo Burmester, Nora Dunn, Mary Portser, Angela Bassett
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105107/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: intimate, witty, sincere, reflective evening, character drama night

## Synopsis

A poignant tale of recovery and friendship unfolds in the bayous of Louisiana.

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