Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?"
Animation Drama War
⏱ 89 min
📅 1988-04-16
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.
Director: Isao Takahata
Writer: Isao Takahata
