Movie Digest
Fireflies in the Sun is a sequel to the Chinese movie, Sheep Without a Shepherd. The film tells a story of a loving family who is faced with challenges. Lin Rilang is a doting husband and son, the family is poor but happy but soon their life is turbulent due to their son being diagnosed with enlarged heart. Lin Rilang gives his all and decides to do anything for his son’s treatment. He proceeds by making a terrifying plan.
The Feel-Good Part
The plotline of the movie is quite gripping and hooks on the audience from the first few minutes itself. The storyline of Fireflies in the Sun is undoubtedly the strongest point of the film.
The Disappointing Factor
As the Fireflies in the Sun is a remake of an American thriller, John Q, the fans might be disappointed if they would expect the plot of Fireflies in the Sun to exactly turn out like John Q. The first half of the movie is little overwhelming and less entertaining compared to the second half.
In-Depth Analysis
Fireflies in the Sun explores the genre of family thriller. The film tells the story of how a father can go to any extent for his son. The peaceful and happy life of Lin Rilang and his family turns upside down when his son gets diagnosed with an enlarged heart. The treatment would require a heart transplant. He gives his best but faced many setbacks, ultimately he decides to go to the greatest extent to save his son. He makes a Terrifying plan to take people hostage and execute the same.
Star Power
Xiao Yang plays the central character of Lin Ri Lang, Simon Yam plays the role of Zhang Zheng Yi, Janice Man plays the role of Ah Ling. The supporting characters are played by Chen Yu Si as Li An Qi, Song Yang as Dr. Dama, Aarif Rahman as Sa Ding, Chang Shih as Song Min, Terence Yin as Dang Kan, Zhou Chu Chu as Yun Fu, Chen Hao as Huang Mao, Philip Keung as Long Dan. There is also a guest appearance by actress Tan Zhuo.
Overall Opinion
Fireflies in the Sun is the sequal of the 2019 Chinese movie, Sheep Without a Shepherd and hence is also called as Sheep Without a Shepherd 2. This film explores the topic of the selfless love and devotion a father has for his child. The crime thriller though is an official remake of the American film, John Q, the script isn’t completely the same as the John Q, which provides a surprising factor for the audience. The acting, the storyline, the direction, everything looks perfectly synced on screen which is truly a treat for the eyes. This film has the gripping and engaging storyline which makes the 118 minutes of the film seem to go by fast. Overall, this should definitely be in your thriller genre watchlist.
