Fireflies in the Garden, the dramatic film based on the Robert Frost poem, is finally going to be screened in theaters on October 14, 2011. The film was shot back in 2007 – yes, 2007! – and debuted at the 2008 Berlin Film Festival. Although it’s been seen in different countries since then, Fireflies in the Garden never had a theatrical run in the US due to the production company shuttering its doors. The filmmakers are now doing the job of bringing the movie to theaters themselves, starting with a limited release in LA, New York, Chicago and San Francisco on October 14th.
“I am so pleased our film will finally get a theatrical release in the U.S.,” said first-time feature film writer/director Dennis Lee in a press release announcing the October 14th date. “Anyone familiar with our story knows the road to this moment has been paved with challenges. It’s not lost on me how much care and determination it took to bring Fireflies to light. I am so grateful for all the support I’ve received.”
Fireflies in the Garden stars Julia Roberts, Ryan Reynolds, Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Here’s the first US trailer:
