Grave of the Fireflies (2018)
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | 火垂るの墓 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 12, 2018 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | world war ii, sibling relationship, struggle for survival, anime, semi autobiographical, shelter, adult animation, wartime, hunger, brother sister , pacific theater, anti war |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
FAQ
What is Grave of the Fireflies 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.
When was Grave of the Fireflies released?
Grave of the Fireflies was released on Aug 12, 2018 (status: Released).
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Isao Takahata directed Grave of the Fireflies.
What is the TMDB rating of Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies has a TMDB rating of 8.4/10 from 6,831 votes.