Lightning Bugs in a Jar (2015)
Family is easy to leave but impossible to forget.
When a mother and son with a caustic history reunite to pack-up their old house, sparks fly as long-buried secrets are revealed, and it might fall upon the shoulders of the son's boyfriend to help heal old wounds.
Director: Robert Ian Simpson, Sara Wolkowitz
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date: May 19, 2015
Cast
- Ethan Slater - Ben
- Devin McDuffee - Max
- Betsy Aidem - Farrah
Screenplay
Cinematography: Timur Civan
Editing: Sophia Betz
Production: Stolen Chicken Productions, Thin Edge Films, Silent Partners Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood
Keywords
melancholy, lgbt, candid, mother son relationship, short film, intimate, intense, gay couple, powerful, sympathetic, boyfriend boyfriend relationship
More Films by Director: Robert Ian Simpson, Sara Wolkowitz
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lightning Bugs in a Jar about?
- When a mother and son with a caustic history reunite to pack-up their old house, sparks fly as long-buried secrets are revealed, and it might fall upon the shoulders of the son's boyfriend to help heal old wounds.
- Who directed Lightning Bugs in a Jar?
- Lightning Bugs in a Jar was directed by Robert Ian Simpson, Sara Wolkowitz.
- Who stars in Lightning Bugs in a Jar?
- Lightning Bugs in a Jar stars Ethan Slater, Devin McDuffee, Betsy Aidem.
- How long is Lightning Bugs in a Jar?
- Lightning Bugs in a Jar has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
- What genre is Lightning Bugs in a Jar?
- Lightning Bugs in a Jar is a Drama film.
- Where was Lightning Bugs in a Jar produced?
- Lightning Bugs in a Jar was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Lightning Bugs in a Jar?
- The themes of Lightning Bugs in a Jar include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Profound Sadness and Tears, Melancholy Soul-Searching, Profound Melancholy and Autumn Mood.