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Firefly (2023): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Firefly is a 2023 fantasy film directed by Zig Madamba Dulay, starring Lui Manansala as Older Auntie Linda, Cherry Pie Picache and Jaime Fabregas. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $8,194 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.

IMDb rating
7.3/10
worldwide gross
$8.2K
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Firefly (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Fantasy
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Firefly About?

The premise of Firefly without spoilers.

A young boy embarks on a poignant journey to find the legendary island of fireflies. Inspired by his mother’s cherished bedtime stories and guided by clues within an old notebook, he believes he can wish her back to life. The film follows his determined quest to reach the magical island and fulfill his heartfelt wish.

Firefly Themes & Keywords

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  • insect in title
  • one word title
  • animal in title
  • younger version of self
  • bully
  • island
  • wish
  • journey
  • mother son relationship
  • bravery
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Cast & crew

Firefly Cast & Characters

Lui Manansala leads the cast as Older Auntie Linda, with Cherry Pie Picache as Auntie Linda and Jaime Fabregas as Older Mang Louie. Directed by Zig Madamba Dulay; 22 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Zig Madamba Dulay

More films directed by Zig Madamba Dulay: Green Bones, Black Rainbow, The Crown Is Mine and The Baggage.

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Ratings

Firefly Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Firefly 7.3/10.

Box office

Firefly Box Office

Firefly grossed $8,194 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$8.2K

International
$8.2K
Videos

Firefly Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

Firefly Movie Full Trailer (BEST PICTURE & BEST SCREENPLAY - METRO MANILA FILM FESTIVAL 2023)
  • Teaser 'Firefly’ Official Movie Teaser | Firefly [8K HDR]

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FAQ

Firefly FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Firefly, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Firefly?

Firefly runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Firefly released?

Firefly was released on December 25, 2023.

Who directed Firefly?

Firefly was directed by Zig Madamba Dulay.

More films by Zig Madamba Dulay

Who is in the cast of Firefly?

Firefly stars Lui Manansala as Older Auntie Linda, Cherry Pie Picache as Auntie Linda and Jaime Fabregas as Older Mang Louie, among 22 credited actors.

How much did Firefly make at the box office?

Firefly grossed $8,194 worldwide.

How is Firefly rated?

Firefly has 7.3/10 on IMDb and 80% on TMDB.

Does Firefly have a post-credit scene?

No. Firefly has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Firefly in?

The original language of Firefly is Tagalog.

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