Fireflies (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2018, Fireflies is a drama film directed by Bani Khoshnoudi, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Ramin flees from persecution in Iran and ends up living in the limbo of exile, far from everything he knows, in the tropical port town of Veracruz, Mexico. There his nostalgia and melancholy are confronted with new friendships, while he starts to rediscover his own desires.
Who’s in it. Fireflies stars Arash Marandi as Ramin, Flor Eduarda Gurrola as Leti (as Flor Eduarda Gurrola), Luis Alberti as Guillermo and Eligio Meléndez as Jorge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Fireflies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireflies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireflies tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireflies (2018)?
- In US, Fireflies is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fireflies worth watching?
- Fireflies holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fireflies?
- Fireflies stars Arash Marandi, Flor Eduarda Gurrola, Luis Alberti, Eligio Meléndez and Ishbel Bautista.
- When was Fireflies released?
- Fireflies was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.