Where to watch Fire-Eater in Mexico
Fire-Eater isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Mexico right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Fire-Eater
Fire-Eater is a 1998 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Pirjo Honkasalo, starring Elina Hurme, Tiina Weckström and Elena Leeve. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 14 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fire-Eater in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The twin sisters Helena and Irene are born in Helsinki during World War II. A few months later their mother, Sirkka, leaves the girls in the care of their grandmother, an old communist, and runs away with a German soldier. Their life under the protection of their grandmother and the teachings of communism ends first with the death of Stalin, then with that of their grandmother. The girls are eight years old when they are put in an orphanage. Their mother shows up at the orphanage in the company of Ramon, a Spanish trapeze artist. They are on a talent search for a German circus. Ramon trains the reluctant Irene during circus tours in Central Europe. She becomes the trapeze star of the circus. The hard work soon exhausts Irene and she falls from height, as if on purpose. Helena has secretly learned the art of fire-eating. Now she is burdened with both her mother and her sister. The violent life, however, separates the three from each other. In the present-day Helsinki the middle-aged...
Top cast
Elina Hurme
Helena
Tiina Weckström
Mother
Elena Leeve
Helena 14 Years
Elsa Saisio
Irene 14 Years
Jani Volanen
Clown
Vappu Jurkka
Grandmother
Jordi Borrell
Ramon
Unna Kitti
Girl
Sari Havukainen
Helena 8 years
Inka Vogt
Irene 8 years
Per Ragnar
Circus Director
Sulevi Peltola
Arvo
Tõnu Kark
Soviet Officer
Kristo Salminen
Heinz
Eeva-Maija Haukinen
Godmother
Raija Paalanen
Godmother
Rea Mauranen
Orphanage Director
Vieno Saaristo
Saunottaja
Anna-Leena Mäki-Penttilä
Orphanage employee
Rauha Puntti
Orphanage employee
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Fire-Eater in Mexico?+
Fire-Eater is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.
Is Fire-Eater on Netflix?+
Fire-Eater is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.
How long is Fire-Eater?+
Fire-Eater has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
Who stars in Fire-Eater?+
Fire-Eater stars Elina Hurme, Tiina Weckström, Elena Leeve, Elsa Saisio and Jani Volanen.
When did Fire-Eater come out?+
Fire-Eater is a 1998 movie directed by Pirjo Honkasalo.
What genre is Fire-Eater?+
Fire-Eater is Drama film.
Who directed Fire-Eater?+
Fire-Eater was directed by Pirjo Honkasalo.
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