
Grave of the Fireflies
“Grave of the Fireflies,” directed by Isao Takahata, is a poignant animated film that follows the harrowing journey of two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II. The movie explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of war on innocent lives, offering a deeply moving portrayal of human endurance amidst devastation.
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Director: Isao Takahata
Actors: Akemi Yamaguchi, Ayano Shiraishi, Kazumi Nozaki, Kiyoshi Yanagawa, Kozo Hashida, Masahiro Kanetake, Masayo Sakai, Tsutomu Tatsumi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Yoshio Matsuoka
Country: Japan, United States of America
Company: Shinchosha Company, Studio Ghibli
Awards: Top rated movie #42 | 3 wins
Budget: $3,700,000
Worldwide Gross: $519,421
Duration:
1h 28minRelease: 1988
Release Date: 1988-04-16
IMDb: 8.5
TMDB: 8.5
Rotten Tomatoes: 100%
Metacritic: 94
FilmAffinity: 8.0