Lightning Bug 2004

Synopsis:

In this drama thriller set in the South, a young boy named Green (Bret Harrison) longs to escape his unhappy life but feels trapped in his hometown. A gifted special-effects makeup artist, Green has big dreams of working in Hollywood. But the boy's personal demons -- a drunken, abusive stepfather, a group of religious zealots out to destroy his work and the love of a girl who prefers small-town life -- may stand in the way of his dreams.

Directed by: Robert Hall
Written by: Robert Hall
Release date: 2004-04-09
Runtime: 97 minutes
Tagline: There are monsters standing in his way.
Cast:
Bret Harrison
Bret Harrison
Green Graves 
Laura Prepon
Laura Prepon
Angevin Duvet 
Kevin Gage
Kevin Gage
Earl Knight 
Ashley Laurence
Ashley Laurence
Jenny Graves 
Shannon Eubanks
Shannon Eubanks
Ms. Duvet 
Lucas Till
Lucas Till
Jay Graves