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Grave of the Fireflies

NR19881h 29mIsao Takahata
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"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?"

In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

AnimationDramaWar
Sibling RelationshipHungerWorld War IiWartimeShelterStruggle For SurvivalBrother Sister Pacific TheaterAdult AnimationSemi Autobiographical

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Frequently asked questions

What is Grave of the Fireflies (1988) about?

In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.

Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi (Seita (voice)), Ayano Shiraishi (Setsuko (voice)), Yoshiko Shinohara (Mother (voice)), Akemi Yamaguchi (Auntie (voice)), Masayo Sakai (Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)). The film was directed by Isao Takahata.

How long is Grave of the Fireflies?

Grave of the Fireflies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated NR.

Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?

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