Fireflies in the Garden

Aug 7, 2008

1h 48m

★ 6.2

Overview

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

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Kulture Machine

Senator Film

Essential Entertainment

Senator Entertainment

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Cast

Michael Waechter

Ryan Reynolds

Charles Waechter

Willem Dafoe

Jane Lawrence

Emily Watson

Lisa Waechter

Julia Roberts

Young Jane

Hayden Panettiere

Kelly Hanson

Carrie-Anne Moss

Young Michael Taylor

Cayden Boyd

Addison

Ioan Gruffudd

Ryne

Shannon Lucio

Christopher Lawrence

Chase Ellison

Leslie

Brooklynn Proulx

Jimmy

George Newbern

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