Fireflies in the Garden Page #2

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
291 Views


How to write like a girl.

Funny.

Glad you finally descend balls.

No, your mother taught me

the art of 't fish.

Fish?

Fishing is boring.

Not like us' t used to.

Also good.

Shall I show you?

suits and ties .../ i

Funny, how he ...

So it ends? - You're right,

the ends. It is not night.

We have cheese, Dad?

- What?

Butterfly? - Yes.

Cheese? - Yes.

Seat belt.

What's in the box?

- Patience, Christopher.

Patience.

Now?

Patience.

I go to my bedroom.

No way.

Well, Aunt Jane.

Do not call me Aunt Jane.

You're not a little girl.

And I'm not so old.

You look so like your mother.

Perfect.

You both.

Come, we go.

These are very old.

They really do not.

Can I watch? Can I watch?

Get back.

Go away, lesbo.

I'm not a lesbian.

What is a lesbian?

A girl with a girl.

- Get lost!

What is wrong with you?

- She always ruining everything.

Valves closed. - Should you say. Get -

the plague. - I say you curse.

Come here. You too.

Nobody will tell Mama anything.

Not me, not you, Nobody. Understood?

Well. All right?

Let me look.

Are we really nothing to tell mom?

- Jesus Christ! No.

What is it?

You hear that?

What?

Leslie, Christopher.

Leslie, Christopher!

Honey ... Honey?

Where are the kids?

By Michael.

- Where did they go?

Christopher had needed some cheese.

And an insect net.

You know how to do it?

Throw. Away, away, away.

Get down!

Nice throw.

- I told you she 's did not.

Can I do?

No, you can only watch. Reverse.

Come on, backwards, completely.

Damn.

Too crazy! Great. I will try.

may? Please.

Are we doing again?

- I would try.

How did you get that wound?

You know that, Christopher?

You're going fishing with them. huh?

Fish with firecrackers.

That blonde has

no fish thrown. No one.

Michael said you do fish ...

You've taken them to an open

lake during a lightning storm.

Not so fast with your opinion.

We came home before the storm

was over.

Is not that so?

- Go Wash, you stink like fish.

I loved them all the time in the eye.

They had adult supervision.

Do you know anyone who likes

for fish to breathe?

You, earlier.

Go directly to top.

You're right, Michael. We did a lot

stupid things as a child.

But there 's not.

What is it, Jane?

My children lied to me,

because you said that.

Sorry.

I screwed up.

I promise you that I never

take away with firecrackers to go fishing.

Moreover, they do not

more to their mother lying.

Because they are bad liars.

All two.

What do you want?

Promise, just as before.

Come on.

You're a punk, you know?

That is true.

But you love me.

Sh*t!

It is written and will come out.

Death is swallowed up triumphantly.

Where death is your victory.

Where death is your sting.

The sting of death is sin.

And the power of sin is the Law.

But thanks to the Lord, that we

The victory gives ...

through our Lord Jesus Christ.

We bow our heads and pray.

God gives peace.

He let our Lord Jesus Christ

resurrection.

The Great Shepherd of the sheep.

By the blood of the everlasting covenant ...

Where's your jacket?

Christopher bear it.

Why did you Christopher

jacket?

Because I've given him.

Amen

- Amen.

The Lord is risen.

- He is risen.

Go in peace, in the name of the Lord.

Stupid.

Stupid, stupid.

Stupid. Stupid.

Why? F***ing.

Why?

Congratulations on your retirement.

Thank you, thank you

I am sure that I

leave university in good hands.

That we have seen, Morgan.

- Okay? Ok.

Your father told me that you graduate

next Mon

I am proud of my little girl.

Is this place busy?

- It's all yours.

Addison Wesley.

After reading his memoirs,

disguised as a novel ...

I wanted the mucus in the shower

with a Brillo scouring sponge away.

Did you succeed?

Sanding the mucus?

Learning Always wanted your reviews

outside?

No, only the good.

Michael Taylor.

Always nice to meet a fan.

Your mother was a wonderful person.

- Yes, that was it.

Where did you know her? - Your father and I

both taught English on the faculty.

She was my best student.

Really?

- Yes.

Kelly.

I'm so sorry.

Would you excuse me?

- Of course.

Jane, hello. How are you?

- Kelly.

I'm glad you could come.

- Thanks.

Come on, come here.

Can I help you with anything?

Good to see.

Yes, I'm glad you're here.

Day.

Well if I had to sit down?

If Jane has called?

How do you know that Jane was?

I've just told her.

It is not what you think. I would not

appear here ... so it is easier.

Sorry.

Yes?

Where did you regret?

I have two months and fifteen days

not drunk alcohol.

I am proud of you. - Thanks.

Your welcome.

Rot that has ruined our marriage,

but you're sober, that 's at.

Keep them in there. Hold on.

I was wrong, I did not

to come. - Wait.

You have not answered my question.

Where did you regret?

Damn, I ...

I just wanted to help.

Help you.

I know.

Are you happy?

Yes, I'm happy.

Well.

I am happy for you.

Really.

Michael quietly, as quietly.

Why do you want to start sex?

It is highly necessary.

My father always said,

that if you do not care ...

You do not deserve to have it.

Lisa was so good,

so beautiful ...

She gave herself to me ...

and, they loved me.

I sometimes wonder why ...

but she did.

Lisa was perfect.

Where is your brother?

- I dunno.

Lisa is at her graduation ...

So we are both here to mourn,

as to celebrate what they have achieved.

Lisa I know that this meeting

grateful and happy to vote ...

Let us, in her honor ...

a brief moment of silence keep.

Sorry, Dad. Excuse me.

I heard that you and the children are

go fishing, the night before the funeral.

Yes, we have tons of captured and ...

- And then we threw everything back.

Yes, we threw them back.

"His go fishing" ...

- What is the problem?

The problem ...

- Let it sit.

Let sit.

It does not feel right. At a certain

way shows no respect.

What's wrong with fish?

It is not 't fish ...

but when you go fishing.

It is proper clothing,

your mother's funeral ...

to self-discipline, and understanding

others show, you know?

No.

- That do not you understand?

Not really.

- I'm confused ...

Understand 't nou or not.

What is it?

We understand, Charles.

However, Michael?

I understand that Mama would never be

disturbed by something trivial, like fish.

Your behavior is embarrassing.

Who? For you?

For this family!

What a splendid castle!

Sorry, Jane.

- With regrets that will not stain it.

After everything that happened, do you

you can also just ...

stop.

Sorry.

It is tainted.

Maybe you could your mother

stuff, packing, to give away.

I know they wanted.

Do you do?

Yes.

Okay, good.

Thanks Jimmy.

I get the car.

Leslie ...

Say good night to your Uncle Charlie.

Have I scared you at dinner?

Sorry, that was not the intention.

Sometimes Uncle Charlie is a bit stupid.

Thank you

Thank you, Jane.

The food was delicious.

Excuse me.

Good night, Daddy.

- Good night, honey.

Charles Ready?

- Yes.

Good evening, Christopher.

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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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