Japan / Oct 31, 2024 / 31st KINEKO International Film Festival
1h 45min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
The film follows a young boy's search for the mythical island of fireflies described in his mother's bedtime stories. Using the "clues" he believes his mother left behind in an old notebook, the boy makes the long journey to the magical island to wish her back to life.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Yayo Aguila | Aling Carmen |
| Max Collins | Gabbi |
| Kokoy de Santos | Romnik |
| Erlinda Villalobos | Aling Norma |
| Elle Villanueva | Magayon |
| Raul Dillo | Higante |
| Dindo Arroyo | Taong Bato |
| Gigi Locsin | Tita sa bus |
| Juancho Triviño | Anton |
| Gary Estrada | Older Billy |
| Bernadette Allyson | Older Erika |
| Marco Masa | Son of Older Erika and Billy |
| Jaime Fabregas | Older Mang Louie |
| Raquel Villavicencio | Older Aling Carmen |
| Lui Manansala | Older Auntie Linda |
Genres
FantasyDrama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Firefly |
| Original language | TL |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | GMA Public Affairs, GMA Pictures |
| Release date | 25 dicembre 2023 |
| Executive producer | Annette Gozon-Valdes |
| Production | John Gary Criel Candelaria, Jacel Ann Chiu, Meliza Gallian, Nessa S. Valdellon |
| Writer | Angeli Atienza, Kristian Julao, Rody Vera |
| Editing | Benjo Ferrer, Timmy Torres |
| Cinematography | Neil Daza |
| Assistant directors | Che Villanueva, Aika Rapay, Zig Madamba Dulay |
| Production design | Kenneth Kevin Villanueva |
| Art direction | Kenneth Kevin Villanueva |
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| Set decoration | Kenneth Kevin Villanueva |
| Music | Len Calvo, Albert Michael Idioma |
| Sound | Albert Michael Idioma, Len Calvo |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
Philippines / Dec 25, 2023 / 2023 Metro Manila Film Festival
United States / Jan 30, 2024 / 2024 Manila International Film Festival
Digital
Singapore / Apr 30, 2024 / PG / Prime Video
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