Grave of the Fireflies
movie
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
Released April 16, 1988
Overview
In the final months of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his sister Setsuko are orphaned when their mother is killed during an air raid in Kobe, Japan. After a falling out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko struggle to survive.
Runtime
1h 29m
Budget
$3,700,000
Revenue
$842,132
Origin Country
Japan
Original Language
Japanese
Original Title
火垂るの墓
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Japan
Spoken Languages
- 日本語 (Japanese)
Production Companies
Studio Ghibli
Japan
