Grave of the Fireflies

Movie

89 Min

8.4

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.

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.

Tag Line:

Why do fireflies have to die so soon?

Directors:

Isao Takahata

Revenue:

$842,132

Budget:

$3,700,000

Genres:

Animation, Drama, War

Tags:

sibling relationship