Fireflies in the Garden

Fireflies in the Garden

Fireflies in the Garden

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Fireflies in the Garden

2008

1h 39m

6.2(225 votes)

Drama

Overview

The semi-autobiographical story centers on the complexities of love and commitment in a family torn apart when faced with an unexpected tragedy.

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Production Companies

Senator Film

Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Ryan Reynolds

Michael Waechter

Ryan Reynolds

Acting

Willem Dafoe

Charles Waechter

Willem Dafoe

Acting

Emily Watson

Jane Lawrence

Emily Watson

Acting

Julia Roberts

Lisa Waechter

Julia Roberts

Acting

Hayden Panettiere

Young Jane

Hayden Panettiere

Acting

Carrie-Anne Moss

Kelly Hanson

Carrie-Anne Moss

Acting

Cayden Boyd

Young Michael Taylor

Cayden Boyd

Acting

Ioan Gruffudd

Addison

Ioan Gruffudd

Acting

Shannon Lucio

Ryne

Shannon Lucio

Acting

Chase Ellison

Christopher Lawrence

Chase Ellison

Acting

Brooklynn Proulx

Leslie

Brooklynn Proulx

Acting

George Newbern

Jimmy

George Newbern

Acting

Diane Perella

Flight Attendant

Diane Perella

Acting

Natalie Karp

Social Worker

Natalie Karp

Acting

Babs George

Nana

Babs George

Acting

Frank Ertl

Morgan Duncan

Frank Ertl

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