Fireflies: River of Light
After finally passing his teacher's exam, Miwa (Yukiyoshi Ozawa) devoted himself to teaching in a rustic primary school. He struggles to get through to his students, until he creates a class project to raise fireflies to fly over it once again. All students, even the reserved girl Hikari (Risako Sugaya), become passionately involved in the project. However, it brings them into conflict with parents and the school, one problem after another stands in his way.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | ほたるの星 |
| Year | 2004 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Hiroshi Sugawara |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.6/10 (5 votes) |
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Fireflies: River of Light is an acquired taste at 4.6/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
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A 2004 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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