‘Firefly’ to be screened across US starting February 16

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“Firefly” is having another run in the United States!

On social media, GMA Pictures announced its Metro Manila Film Fest 2023 entry will be screened in select theaters across the US starting February 16.

The film will be shown in nine cities in California: Carson, Cerritos, Elk Grove, Milpitas, San Bruno, San Diego, Union City, Vallejo, and West Covina.

It will also be shown in other US cities like Aiea and Kapolei in Hawaii, Las Vegas in Nevada, Washington’s Olympia; Portland, Oregon’ and Richmond, Texas.

“Firefly” will also be available in Tamuning, Guam, and Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.

Firefly tells the story of Tonton (Euwenn Mikaell) and his journey as he finds the mythical island of fireflies based on his mother, Elay’s (Alessandra De Rossi), bedtime stories.

It reaped several accolades in the MMFF 2023 Gabi ng Parangal, including Best Picture, Best screenplay, and Best Child Actor.

At the inaugural Manila International Film Festival (MIFF) in Hollywood, California this month, it took home several awards including Best Supporting Actress for Alessandra and Best Director for Zig Dulay.

— Jade Veronique Yap/LA, GMA Integrated News

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