Fireflies in the Garden

The semi-autobiographical story centers on the complexities of love and commitment in a family torn apart when faced with an unexpected tragedy.

Cast

Ryan Reynolds

as Michael Waechter

Willem Dafoe

as Charles Waechter

Emily Watson

as Jane Lawrence

Julia Roberts

as Lisa Waechter

Hayden Panettiere

as Young Jane

Carrie-Anne Moss

as Kelly Hanson

Cayden Boyd

as Young Michael Taylor

Ioan Gruffudd

as Addison

Shannon Lucio

as Ryne

Chase Ellison

as Christopher Lawrence

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