Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
- 8.5
- 1h 29min
- War, Drama, Animation
- 1989-07-26 (USA)
Storyline
The story of Seita and Satsuko, two young Japanese siblings, living in the declining days of World War II. When an American firebombing separates the two children from their parents, the two siblings must rely completely on one another while they struggle to fight for their survival.
Plot Keywords
homelessness, orphan, girl, friendship, death of sister, crying, beach, brother sister relationship, death of father, death of mother, death of child, hospital, school, shelter, food, boy, survival, hunger, firefly, male tears
Short Review
One of the most startling and moving animated films ever.
