'Firefly' teaser gives glimpse into characters' journey to 'Island of Fireflies'

The teaser trailer for "Firefly" is out!

In Nelson Canlas' report on "24 Oras," Wednesday, the upcoming movie's stars, Miguel Tanfelix and Ysabel Ortega, gave a first look into the film's story.

The teaser trailer showed Euwenn Mikaell as Tonton, while his mom is played by Alessandra de Rossi.

The short clip gave a glimpse into their journey of looking for the "Island of Fireflies."

"Firefly," GMA Public Affairs and GMA Pictures' flagship movie, is among this year's official entries to the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF).

Directed by Zig Dulay, "Firefly" is a coming-of-age road trip drama about a young boy who searches for the mythical island described in his mother's bedtime stories.

Miguel said that "Firefly" is an inspiring movie.

"Kung gusto nilang ma-inspire ngayong pasko, pumila sila sa sinehan. Sa sinehan talaga kasi ginawa namin 'to para panoorin siya sa big screen, para mas maramdaman mo 'yung message nung movie, as in sobrang immersed mo, 'yung experience, kakaiba," he said.

The film will also star Dingdong Dantes, Cherry Pie Picache, Epy Quizon, Yayoy Aguila, Max Collins, and Kokoy de Santos.

MMFF 2023 will run from December 2023 to January 2024.

—Carby Basina/MGP, GMA Integrated News