Indulging in frivolous passions and contemplating the essence of being, a young woman reflects her feelings that seem to be doomed and rejuvenating at the same time.
Cinematography
Every frame could hang in a gallery. Unreal.
Acting
Cīrule's face tells entire novels without dialogue.
Sound
Fioravanti's voiceover worms into your subconscious.
Director
Jāzeps Podnieks
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Podnieks continues Latvia's legacy of poetic, non-narrative cinema that prioritizes emotional truth over plot mechanics.
The firefly metaphor was inspired by a childhood memory Podnieks couldn't verify—he still doesn't know if they're truly invisible by day.
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