Firefly Dreams

Release Date: 2001-06-05

Overview: 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.

Rating: 6.2 / 10

Cast

Maho

as Naomi

Tsutomu Niwa

as Masaru

Etsuko Kimata

as Yumi

Yoshie Minami

as Mrs. Koide

Crew

John Williams - Director
John Williams - Writer
John Williams - Editor
Yoshinobu Hayano - Director of Photography

Reviews

SirDydimus:

This was a genuinely touching and beautiful film, a challenging character that earns understanding and empathy from the viewer, at least in my case. One of my favourites, I only wish it'd be re-issued...