Fireflies in the Abyss (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2015, Fireflies in the Abyss is a documentary film directed by Chandrasekhar Reddy, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In the Jaintia Hills of Northeast India, boys and men descend into the abyss of the 'rat-holes' to scratch coal out of hard rock, with nothing more than a pickaxe and a head-torch. One of them is Suraj, an 11-year old boy. Born in the mines to Nepali immigrants, Suraj cherishes the hope of getting out of the coal-pit someday. With his mother no more, an unsupportive father and no place he can call home, the odds are stacked against him. And yet, he battles to eventually put himself in school. The film follows Suraj through his tumultuous journey, while revealing startling stories and lives under unusual - perhaps extraordinary - circumstances.
Who’s in it. Fireflies in the Abyss stars Nishant Rai as Himself, Suraj Subba as Himself and Raj Rai as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Fireflies in the Abyss has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on GuideDoc and rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fireflies in the Abyss page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fireflies in the Abyss tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fireflies in the Abyss (2015)?
- In GB, Fireflies in the Abyss is available to stream on GuideDoc, and rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fireflies in the Abyss worth watching?
- Fireflies in the Abyss holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Fireflies in the Abyss?
- Fireflies in the Abyss stars Nishant Rai, Suraj Subba and Raj Rai.
- When was Fireflies in the Abyss released?
- Fireflies in the Abyss was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.