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Lightning Bugs in a Jar (2015): Cast

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Lightning Bugs in a Jar is a 2015 short drama directed by Sara Wolkowitz and Robert Ian Simpson, starring Betsy Aidem as Farrah, Ethan Slater and Devin McDuffee. It runs 20 minutes.

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Lightning Bugs in a Jar (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lightning Bugs in a Jar About?

The premise of Lightning Bugs in a Jar without spoilers.

A mother and son, burdened by a troubled past, must confront their complicated relationship while clearing out their childhood home. As they sort through belongings, long-hidden secrets surface, threatening to reignite old conflicts. The son’s boyfriend unexpectedly finds himself navigating their fragile dynamic and attempting to mend the deep-seated wounds that have kept them apart for so long.

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Cast & crew

Lightning Bugs in a Jar Cast & Characters

Betsy Aidem leads the cast as Farrah, with Ethan Slater as Ben and Devin McDuffee as Max. Directed by Sara Wolkowitz and Robert Ian Simpson.

From the directors

More from Sara Wolkowitz and Robert Ian Simpson

One more film directed by Sara Wolkowitz and Robert Ian Simpson: Still on the Road.

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FAQ

Lightning Bugs in a Jar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lightning Bugs in a Jar, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lightning Bugs in a Jar?

Lightning Bugs in a Jar runs 20 minutes.

When was Lightning Bugs in a Jar released?

Lightning Bugs in a Jar was released on May 19, 2015.

Who directed Lightning Bugs in a Jar?

Lightning Bugs in a Jar was directed by Sara Wolkowitz and Robert Ian Simpson.

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Who is in the cast of Lightning Bugs in a Jar?

Lightning Bugs in a Jar stars Betsy Aidem as Farrah, Ethan Slater as Ben and Devin McDuffee as Max.

Does Lightning Bugs in a Jar have a post-credit scene?

No. Lightning Bugs in a Jar has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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