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 countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these children's lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring.
(Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Description
Type
MovieSeason
Spring 1988Release Date
Status
Finished
Source
NovelEpisodes
1
Episode Length
1 hour 28 min
Score
8.07 (201)Popularity
#1278 (388)
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Alternative Names
Romaji
Hotaru no Haka
English
Grave of the Fireflies
Japanese
火垂るの墓
Synonyms
Tombstone for Fireflies