Grave of the Fireflies
Rating: 8.4 / 10
Release Date: 1988-04-16
Site Views: 25
Runtime: 1h 29m mins
Genres: Animation Drama War
Crew: Screenplay - Isao Takahata Director - Isao Takahata Editor - Takeshi Seyama Producer - Tooru Hara
Short 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.
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Cast
Tsutomu Tatsumi
as Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
as Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
as Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
as Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
as Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
as Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
as Gosaku (voice)
Masahiro Kanetake
as Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
as Patrolman (voice)
Hajime Maki
as Man who arrests Seita (voice)
Atsuo Omotem
as Person in Bank (voice)
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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.
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This was the first animated movie that made me cry as an adult.
It still does.
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Alunauwie TMDb
Grave of the Fireflies masterfully portrays the human cost of war through a deeply emotional and well-structured narrative. With powerful animation, moving performances, and a haunting soundtrack, the film delivers a timeless and heart-wrenching message about loss, survival, and humanity. It's ... Read More
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