The Firefly (2015 film)

The Firefly is a 2015 Filipino coming-of-age drama film directed by Antoinette Jadaone. The film stars Alessandra de Rossi and Miguel Tanfelix. The plot revolves around a young boy named Tonton who copes with the loss of his mother through the stories she told him about a magical firefly. As he grieves, he imagines his mother as the firefly, guiding him through his life. The film explores themes of grief, loss, family, and the power of imagination and storytelling. The Firefly received positive reviews for its emotional depth, performances, and visual storytelling, and was a commercial success in the Philippines.