Rainbow Fireflies (2012)
Original title: 虹色ほたる 〜永遠の夏休み〜
Rainbow Fireflies is a 2012 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Konosuke Uda, with a running time of 1h 45m. It stars Akashi Takei, Ayumi Kimura and Taro Ishida.
One year ago, Yūta lost his father in a car crash. Now in the 6th grade, Yūta goes to catch beetles in a dam near a mountain, a place he often went with his father. There, Yūta meets a strange old man, and while walking in heavy rainfall, slips and blacks out. When Yūta awakes, he sees a child, Saeko, who shows him a village from the past. A precious summer vacation for Yūta begins.
Quick answers
What is Rainbow Fireflies about?
One year ago, Yūta lost his father in a car crash. Now in the 6th grade, Yūta goes to catch beetles in a dam near a mountain, a place he often went with his father. There, Yūta meets a strange old man, and while walking in heavy rainfall, slips and blacks out. When Yūta awakes, he sees a child, Saeko, who shows him a village from the past. A precious summer vacation for Yūta begins.
When was Rainbow Fireflies released?
Rainbow Fireflies was released on 19 May 2012.
How long is Rainbow Fireflies?
Rainbow Fireflies runs 1h 45m.
Who made Rainbow Fireflies?
Rainbow Fireflies was directed by Konosuke Uda.
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Cast
- Akashi Takei as Yūta Otabe (voice)
- Ayumi Kimura as Saeko Okuyama (voice)
- Taro Ishida as Hotaru Jii (voice)
- Chikao Ohtsuka as Aotengu (voice)
- Ikuko Tani as Obā-chan (voice)
- Yuuki Yagi
- Kazuya Nakai as Kenzō – Adult (voice)
- Mamiko Noto as Saeko – Adult (voice)
- Masahiko Tanaka as Saeko's Father (voice)
- Yutaro Honjo as Shintarō (voice)
- Yuuki Yagi as Yoshizawa (voice)