- Action Drama Historical
Grave of the Fireflies
In the latter part of World War II, Seita and his sister Setsuko, orphaned when their mother is killed in the firebombing of Tokyo, are left to survive on their own in what remains of civilian life in Japan. The unfortunate siblings do their best to survive in the Japanese countryside, battling hunger, prejudice, and pride in their own quiet, personal battle.
- Description
- In the latter part of World War II, Seita and his sister Setsuko, orphaned when their mother is killed in the firebombing of Tokyo, are left to survive on their own in what remains of civilian life in Japan. The unfortunate siblings do their best to survive in the Japanese countryside, battling hunger, prejudice, and pride in their own quiet, personal battle.
- Release Date
- 1988-04-16
- Length
- 1h 30m
- Director
- Isao Takahata
- Cast
- Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi