Isaac Geldhart is a Holocaust survivor who, overcome by grief at the recent death of his wife, seems determined to run his publishing firm into the ground by printing books that have no hope of financial success. His son Aaron, who also works at the company, grows frustrated with Isaac's emotional decline and attempts to take over the firm. The resulting crisis involves Isaac's other two children, his daughter Sarah and his dying son Martin.

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The Substance of Fire

September 11, 1996

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Aaron Geldhart

Martin Geldhart

Isaac Geldhart

Sarah Geldhart

Cora Cahn

Miss Barzakian

Young Issac

Max

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Martha Hackett

Old Printer

Otto the Printer

Mr. Otani Jr

Mr. Otani Sr

Val Chenard

Gene Byck

Louis Foukold

Stewart

Rachel

Peter

Dr. Bernard Kramer

Young Martin Geldhart

Mr. Cox

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Miquel

Book Binder

Mr. McCormack Sr

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Rizzoli Book Buyer

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Reena Geldhart

Young Book Clerk

Dennis the Tailor

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Rabbi

Beautiful Woman

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