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Grave of the Fireflies (Japanese: 火垂るの墓, Hepburn: Hotaru no Haka) is a 1988 Japanese animated war drama film written and directed by Isao Takahata, and produced by Studio Ghibli. It is based on the 1967 semi-autobiographical short story Grave of the Fireflies by Akiyuki Nosaka.
Hotaru no Haka, also known as Grave of the Fireflies, is the story of Seita and his sister Setsuko, two Japanese children whose lives are ravaged by the brutal war. They have lost their mother, their father, their home, and the prospect of a bright future—all tragic consequences of the war.
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A sad anti-war film by Studio Ghibli, Grave of the Fireflies follows a brother and sister orphaned by a bombing in World War II. Read critics' reviews, ratings, and release dates for this haunting anime movie.
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- Isao Takahata
A powerful and tragic anime film about two siblings struggling to survive in Japan during World War II. The plot summary provides a detailed overview of the story, the characters, and the themes of the movie.
Mar 19, 2000 · A powerful and profound animated film about two children orphaned by World War II bombs in Japan. Roger Ebert praises its neorealist style, its visual poetry and its emotional impact.
Sep 16, 2014 · In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their...
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