Firefly Dreams (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2001, Firefly Dreams is a drama film directed by John Williams, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Naomi, a seventeen year-old city brat from Nagoya, finds her world turned upside down after the breakup of her parents' marriage. Packed off to the country, she reluctantly works at her aunt's inn until being asked to care for Mrs. Koide, an aging relative with Alzheimer's disease. At first, Naomi dislikes looking after the old woman, but over the course of the summer, the two develop an extraordinary friendship that transcends age and experience. The debut feature from international filmmaker John Williams (Midnight Spin), Firefly Dreams stars veteran Japanese actress Yoshie Minami (Akira Kurosawa's Ikiru) and newcomer Maho Ukai in a critically acclaimed performance.
Who’s in it. Firefly Dreams stars Maho as Naomi, Tsutomu Niwa as Masaru, Etsuko Kimata as Yumi and Yoshie Minami as Mrs. Koide.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Firefly Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firefly Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firefly Dreams tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firefly Dreams (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Firefly Dreams change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Firefly Dreams worth watching?
- Firefly Dreams holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firefly Dreams?
- Firefly Dreams stars Maho, Tsutomu Niwa, Etsuko Kimata and Yoshie Minami.
- When was Firefly Dreams released?
- Firefly Dreams was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.