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The Extinction of Fireflies
The Extinction of Fireflies

The Extinction of Fireflies

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Comedy

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Set over Labor Day Weekend in coastal New England, a middle-aged playwright invites longtime friend and legendary TV diva, Charlotte Christian, and occasionally working actor friend, Jay Mulch, to read his latest dramatic effort, "The Extinction of Fireflies", based on the epic romance of Roman Emperor Hadrian and his teenage lover Antinous. But when Jay brings along his new (and younger) lover Callisto, the feedback is spectacular and the fireworks begin to fly!

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

88 mins

Rating

1/10

Release Date

28 April 2021

Country

United States of America

Cast

Michael Urie

Michael Urie

Tracie Bennett

Tracie Bennett

Drew Droege

Drew Droege

Kario Marcel

Kario Marcel

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