Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies

Grave of the Fireflies

Why do fireflies have to die so soon?

8.4(6,142 votes)
April 16, 1988
1h 29m
AnimationDramaWar

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.

Director

Isao Takahata

Writers

Isao Takahata

Status

Released

Original Language

JA

Budget

$3,700,000

Revenue

$842,132

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