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16/04/1988 Animation, Drama, War 1h 29m
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Why do fireflies have to die so soon?

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.

  1. Isao Takahata

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Tsutomu Tatsumi

    Seita (voice)

  2. Ayano Shiraishi

    Setsuko (voice)

  3. Yoshiko Shinohara

    Mother (voice)

  4. Akemi Yamaguchi

    Auntie (voice)

  5. Masayo Sakai

    Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)

  6. Kozo Hashida

    Obayashi Chairman (voice)

  7. Kazumi Nozaki

    Cousin (voice)

  8. Yoshio Matsuoka

    Gosaku (voice)

  9. Masahiro Kanetake

    Aunt's House Guest (voice)

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Reviews

A review by Alunauwie
Written by Alunauwie on 2025-09-30
Grave of the Fireflies masterfully portrays the human cost of war through a deeply emotional and well-structured narrative. With powerful animation, moving performances, and a haunting soundtrack, the film delivers a timeless and heart-wrenching message about loss, survival, and humanity. It's a must-watch war film that emphasizes empathy over action.

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Status
Released

Original Language
Japanese

Budget
$3,700,000.00

Revenue
$842,132.00

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