Fireflies in the Garden

I recently saw Fireflies in the Garden and really loved it. The film is based on the poem by Robert Frost and was written and directed by Dennis Lee. The film centers around Michael in both the present and future. The film has a simple story at the forefront. Upon arriving home for the graduation of his mother, he finds that his mother has died in a crash. The more complicated story comes in the form of flashbacks. Through these flashbacks, Michael must deal with his mothers death and hope to fix the very flawed relationship that he has with his father.

Although Michael is at the center of this film, it is truly an ensemble effort. There there many strong and recognizable actors. The true surprise is that many of the more recognizable names were in very unexpected roles. Michael is played by Ryan Reynolds. His aunt and best friend is played by Emily Watson and Hayden Penettiere. Michael's parents are played by Julia Roberts and Willem Dafoe. Carrie-Anne Moss and Ioan Gruffudd play small but very powerful supporting roles.

I would definitely recommend this film. It is definitely a must-see!