

“Night of the Thousand Lights” follows an 8-year-old Kristof with his 4 year old brother Alex as The Little Explorers, on a breathtaking journey into Bali’s natural night world. Guided by a local firefly expert, Kristof and Alex hikes through rice fields and riverbanks at dawn, searching for the tiny lights that once filled the valley. Along the way he learns how fireflies live, glow, and communicate, and why their numbers have slowly disappeared.
Shot with a cinematic, documentary style, the episode blends education and adventure with intimate, child-led storytelling. From quiet reflections to bursts of wonder, Kristof experiences the beauty and fragility of nature firsthand.
The film is a gentle, inspiring reminder that magical worlds still exist—if we learn how to see them, protect them, and pass their stories on to the next generation.
Directed by Gabor Lacza (Indonesia)