Fireflies: River of Light (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2004, Fireflies: River of Light is a drama film directed by Hiroshi Sugawara, running about 101 minutes. “Wouldn't it be beautiful to see fireflies dancing here?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Fireflies: River of Light stars Yukiyoshi Ozawa as Hajime Miwa, Risako Sugaya as Hikari Hoshi, Koji Yakusho as Mr. Takiguchi and Mirai Yamamoto as Ms. Nanami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Fireflies: River of Light has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireflies: River of Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireflies: River of Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireflies: River of Light (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fireflies: River of Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fireflies: River of Light worth watching?
- Fireflies: River of Light holds an audience score of 4.5 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: River of Light?
- Fireflies: River of Light stars Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Risako Sugaya, Koji Yakusho, Mirai Yamamoto and Nobuo Yana.
- When was Fireflies: River of Light released?
- Fireflies: River of Light was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.