Fireflies: River of Light (2004)
Original title: ほたるの星
Fireflies: River of Light is a 2004 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Hiroshi Sugawara, with a running time of 1h 41m. It stars Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Risako Sugaya and Koji Yakusho.
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.
Quick answers
What is Fireflies: River of Light 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.
When was Fireflies: River of Light released?
Fireflies: River of Light was released on 5 June 2004.
How long is Fireflies: River of Light?
Fireflies: River of Light runs 1h 41m.
Who made Fireflies: River of Light?
Fireflies: River of Light was directed by Hiroshi Sugawara.