Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies(1988)

NR
04/16/1988 (US)Animation, Drama, War1h 29m
8.4

"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?"

Overview

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.

Isao Takahata

Screenplay

Isao Takahata

Director

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Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 Trailer

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Clip: “You’re rich!” [Subtitled]

Clip: “You’re rich!” [Subtitled]

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Setsuko eats fruit drops. [Subtitled]

Setsuko eats fruit drops. [Subtitled]

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When they lost everything, all they kept was each other. [Subtitled]

When they lost everything, all they kept was each other. [Subtitled]

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Isao Takahata on Grave of The Fireflies (English Subtitled)

Isao Takahata on Grave of The Fireflies (English Subtitled)

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A review by Andres Gomez
9.0

Written on January 4, 2013

The terrible story of two orphaned Japanese kids during the ending of WWII.

Incredibly well told and totally moving, without using clichés. A must seen in the anime arena.