Kiss of the Spider Woman

Set in a South American prison, this 1985 film directed by Hector Babenco explores the unlikely bond between two cellmates: a political prisoner and a flamboyant homosexual. The narrative weaves between their conversations and the vivid retelling of a romantic wartime movie. The film stars William Hurt, who won an Academy Award for his performance, and Raul Julia. This compelling drama can be viewed on Soap2day for free.