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Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies
Animation, Drama, War 04/16/1988

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?"

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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

Director

Isao Takahata

Screenplay

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Isao Takahata on Grave of The Fireflies (English Subtitled)
Studio Ghibli Fest 2018 Trailer

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