GMA Pictures and GMA Public Affairs’ internationally-acclaimed film, Firefly is now streaming worldwide via Prime Video.
Top-billed by child star Euwenn Mikaell and award-winning actress Alessandra de Rossi, the film that debuted on the platform on April 30, also includes Ysabel Ortega, Miguel Tanfelix, Cherry Pie Picache, Epy Quizon, Yayo Aguila, and Kokoy de Santos in the cast. It also features special participation from Max Collins and Dingdong Dantes.
The coming-of-age road trip film is based on the original story of GMA Public Affairs Senior AVP Angeli Atienza and is directed by Zig Dulay.
Firefly narrates a moving story about family, dreams, and bravery, as the young Tonton (Euwenn) embarks on a journey to find the mystical island of fireflies based on his mother’s bedtime stories.
The movie won the most awards at the inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Hollywood, California, including the highly coveted Best Picture honor. It also took home Best Screenplay, Best Director, Best Supporting Actress, and three nominations.
In the Philippines, Firefly emerged as the powerful underdog at the 9th Metro Manila Film Festival, where it won Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Child Actor among its 15 nominations.
The film lit up cinema screens in various cities in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Canada.