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Fireflies

NR20181h 28mBani Khoshnoudi
IMDb 6.8

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Ramin flees from persecution in Iran and ends up living in the limbo of exile, far from everything he knows, in the tropical port town of Veracruz, Mexico. There his nostalgia and melancholy are confronted with new friendships, while he starts to rediscover his own desires.

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FriendshipSelf-discoveryIdentityMelancholyExileMigrationTropicalHeartbreakLgbtSolitude

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What is Fireflies (2018) about?

Ramin flees from persecution in Iran and ends up living in the limbo of exile, far from everything he knows, in the tropical port town of Veracruz, Mexico. There his nostalgia and melancholy are confronted with new friendships, while he starts to rediscover his own desires.

Who stars in Fireflies?

Fireflies stars Arash Marandi (Ramin), Flor Eduarda Gurrola (Leti (as Flor Eduarda Gurrola)), Luis Alberti (Guillermo), Eligio Meléndez (Jorge), Ishbel Bautista (Rosi). The film was directed by Bani Khoshnoudi.

How long is Fireflies?

Fireflies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2018. It is rated NR.

Is Fireflies worth watching?

Fireflies holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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