'Firefly' is coming to the UAE this January 18

January 05 2024

By AARON BRENNT EUSEBIO

Firefly, GMA's official entry to the 49th Metro Manila Film Festival, will be shown in cinemas in the United Arab Emirates starting this January 18.

Firefly won Best Picture, Best Screenplay for Angeli Atienza, and Best Child Performer for lead star Euwenn Mikaell.

 

 

 

 

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Firefly tells the story of Tonton and his journey to find the mysterious island of fireflies based on his mother's bedtime stories.

Aside from Euwenn, Firefly stars Alessandra De Rossi, Miguel Tanfelix, Ysabel Ortega, Cherry Pie Picache, Epy Quizon, and Yayo Aguila. Kapuso actress Max Collins and Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes have special participations.

Firefly is still showing in over 100 cinemas in the Philippines as part of the Metro Manila Film Festival.