Fireflies in the Garden

Synopsis: A family with an abusive father, a sensitive son, and a mother out of her depth: we see them when Michael is about 12 and when he's in his 30's, a writer of romance novels, going home for his mother and sister's college graduations. We go back and forth between the two periods: when Michael is a boy, the pressure builds to the point when the thin thread keeping them as a family threatens to break, and there's a fight. During Michael's trip home, there's an unexpected death which prolongs his stay and brings to the light his relationship with his father, his aunt, and her young children. Michael's estranged wife joins them for the funeral.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Dennis Lee
Production: Senator Entertainment
  1 nomination.
 
IMDB:
6.5
Metacritic:
34
Rotten Tomatoes:
21%
R
Year:
2008
120 min
$36,884
Website
295 Views


Michael?

Look at me when I talk with you,

Michael.

What have I told you talking about

Touching the window?

From the beginning. When

did you do for the last act?

Try to remember.

That's not asking too much.

Charlie.

- What?

I know you under pressure.

- How Lisa?

You know that pressure impossible.

You have no idea,

no idea.

Your book is brilliant.

Yes?

What's so funny? You know what

it cost? Do you realize that?

How about glasses cost, you know

Mr. smart?

Stop with those names.

Michael feels bad enough already.

What then is he laughing? He knows something

I do not know, because he's so smart.

Charlie.

- But if Mr. smart ...

Keep on him to do so.

- Knew where his glasses still remained ...

Charlie!

- Would be a little more comfortable ...

If the reviews come out, get down

a chair.

I deserve the chair.

- I know.

They can pot.

What was I doing on the touch diamond?

Well that will do!

What are you doing?

You know your house still find you?

- Do not be silly.

We were not late for your sister to

search at the airport ...

if your son could find his glasses.

- Behave like a child.

You call me a child?

You know what I do?

Any idea of the sacrifices that I bring,

for this family? - You?

Nobody forced you to stop. Take the

accountability. It was your decision.

Someone had to admit, for the education

of our son.

- And did you quickly.

You treat him like a baby, so

He is such lamlul. Ever thought of?

Michael!

Mr. Taylor? Sorry to bother you

like u. ..?

Yes ... No.

LOVE LETTERS:

FOR KELLY:

Do you have a pen?

Thank you Mr. Taylor, I'm a big fan.

I've read all your books.

Mr. Taylor was my father.

My name is Michael.

Thank you.

Try to throw my head off?

Then also in reverse.

Is it my fault that you're such a dwarf.

- I'm not a dwarf.

Mom says I'm big for my

age. - What does that?

Leslie, Christopher, Aunt Lisa and Uncle

Charlie will pick us so.

Okay, here we come.

Better get serious.

Buckle up.

- Dan kreukelt my dress.

I am proud of you, honey.

Is that so hard to believe?

Thank you, Charlie.

And you're beautiful.

Michael has probably already landed.

Ryne is now almost been.

Sorry, it is so important in three

cars to go instead of two?

Sorry you really do not. No spark.

- Only I board the car.

You did very well clear.

The white zone is for loading and

unloading, and only for passengers. / i

not leave your luggage unattended, it can

seizure imposed .../ i

for security. / i

Hey, is not hugged? "

- Ja .. yes.

Where is the rest of your luggage?

- That is all.

What?

I thought you would stay longer.

- How long do you?

I live here, remember?

Yes, on campus. You look good.

Yes?

- You are a handsome young man.

Shut up, jerk.

How was the flight? - Unbelievable.

Fine.

How is New York?

- Cold.

You still living in the same

place? - Yes.

Is it okay for a while with you

to come and stay?

Just fun.

And some free clothes.

Well. - I do not want to impose.

Only if you have time.

Of course we have time.

- Yes? -Yes.

Okay, fine.

Fine.

End of playtime.

- Oh, one more roll, please.

Well thrown, Mom.

Okay? - Yes.

- Lisa, you do that again now?

You hurried me out the door.

I want to be late.

Yes! I did it.

Inside and safe!

Leslie, Christopher, I said now!

Yes, it worked!

Charlie!

Mom?

Mom!

How's Kelly?

- Good.

Kelly ...

I wish she was here.

- Yes.

Stop! The Omega.

No, we are too late.

Can best, we buy pies,

as before.

I was six, there was no past.

Damn.

Hi, Aunt Jane.

Yes, yes. Michael is here.

What is going on?

No! No ...

No let me, I want to see it.

Michael, you're safe.

Okay?

Jesus.

I had no key.

- You had to go to the porch.

Inside, as you become warm. Come.

Why is she here?

Aunt Jane stay with us all summer.

Why?

Because it is my sister.

See who the hell I must endure

with a son like you?

I am no different.

I hate him.

Your father loves you very much.

It is a good man ...

He is under great pressure, the la ...

- Why are you doing?

What?

- That.

What do I do?

Whatever.

Have you read his book?

Yes.

- Is it any good?

Now it is finished, everything goes down ...

better.

I love you.

I love you more.

Which flea is this?

They've made myself, thank you.

Is there something wrong with the food?

Meat is murder.

Sorry Jane, forgotten. Mom said you

vegetarian. A healthy choice.

Jesus, thank you.

- Learn what we eat on the table.

Where are you damaged, Charlie?

- Excuse me what did you say?

She said she eats no meat, pap.

I see that you finally found your glasses

have. Where was that?

You do not? Why?

- He found it, that 's at.

Because you stay here this summer ...

follow our rules.

- Like, eating meat?

Michael she'll explain.

Or even better ...

a list.

Make him after dinner.

You do it for us, eh Michael?

You can them tomorrow, for you to

hospital, go through.

Who's going to the hospital?

- You ...

You're looking at me

when done.

Hello ...

Is anyone there? Hello?

- I heard you.

Why do not you answer?

Because, Charlie, you do not question.

Look at me when you're done.

If you were half as thorough for you

homework if those rules ...

you had better grades.

Maybe I better grades,

if I do not ...

all my time with those rules

have to spend.

Give this to your Aunt Jane.

Michael.

You write very well.

Yes?

Cousin Michael.

I'm not your cousin.

I am your aunt.

What?

What do you want?

Do you feel good?

You really expect

I learn this from my head go?

Yes.

This house is a real disaster.

Where are the kids?

They are with Uncle Jimmy.

Christopher? Jane?

Yes, Jane makes it good.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Daddy, Daddy, please.

Where is Michael?

Michael takes the preparations.

Michael preparations?

Do not start!

Is that ...

Just do not.

Everything must be perfect.

Perfect.

- We will be there.

Hello, Michael.

- Jimmy.

I'm so sorry, dude.

I would not know what I would do

if I was Charlie.

How are you?

Come on, I assume this is for you.

Welcome home.

Yes, I have not read,

but I will .- Going?

Yes, to Cincinnati, is a new

job, thus postpone ... - I understand.

It looks good, Jimmy.

- All fresh paint.

Hi, sweetheart. - The children find

it here.

Christopher has got your room,

and Leslie of Ryne.

Say hello to your cousin.

Go on.

- You're small.

The guest room is upstairs. But

you knew that already, because your house is.

Uncle Charlie says that it

our house is.

You're right, honey.

It is now our home.

But a bit of Michael,

He has grown up here. - And us.

We'll go balls?

If you need anything, I hear 't do.

Good to see.

- I agree, Jimmy.

What a nice weather.

Glad I'm out of that room.

I always came here when I was punishment.

Mama always said you

in trouble Sat

Should they say.

What do you mean?

Before your mother had breast,

she was my best friend.

You played together

with her tea set?

Yes, sometimes.

Your mother taught me everything I do not

ought to know. She was smart.

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Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in America. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech, Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He became one of America's rare "public literary figures, almost an artistic institution." He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1960 for his poetic works. On July 22, 1961, Frost was named poet laureate of Vermont. more…

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