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Grave of the Fireflies

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…

DramaJapanWorld War IIAsiaAnti War

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#1Episode 188m

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Quick facts

Episodes1
StatusFinished
Aired1988
  • Japanese title: 火垂るの墓
  • Also known as: Hotaru no Haka, Tombstone for Fireflies

Synopsis

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)

Characters

SeitaSeitaMainSetsukoSetsukoMainMrs. YokokawaSupporting

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