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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 of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka.
A classic anime film about two siblings struggling to survive in Japan during World War II. The plot summary, synopsis and reviews of this tragic and moving story are available on IMDb.
A 5-star rated anti-war film by Studio Ghibli, Grave of the Fireflies follows a brother and sister orphaned by a World War II bombing. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and see the cast and crew of this haunting anime.
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- Drama, War, Anime
- Isao Takahata
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.
Grave of the Fireflies (火垂るの墓, Hotaru no Haka) is a feature-length animated film written and directed by Isao Takahata, produced by Studio Ghibli in association with Shinchosha Publishing and distributed by Toho. It premiered in Japan on April 16, 1988, and was billed as a double-feature with My...
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.
