Small fires everywhere

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In Shaker Heights, a quiet, progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is planned down to the last detail – from the layout of the winding streets to the color of the houses, to the successful lives its residents are expected to lead. And no one embodies this spirit better than Elena Richardson, whose main principle is to always respect the rules.

Then, into the idyllic bubble that is her family's life, enters Mia Warren, an enigmatic artist who, with her teenage daughter Pearl, rents a Richardson house. Soon Mia and Pearl play a much more significant role in their lives than that of mere tenants – and all four Richardson children are captivated by the mother and daughter. However, Mia carries a mysterious past and a defiance of the establishment that threatens to overturn their perfectly organized community.

Little Fires Everywhere explores the weight of secrets, the tremendous power of motherhood, and the danger inherent in the belief that following the rules can prevent a catastrophe.