About this movie
Hisako loses her home in Tokyo to Allied bombing. With her husband fighting somewhere in Asia, she and her two children evacuate to a suburb of Kobe, where they share a house with Hisako's cousin, Kyoko. Kobe is bombed and Kyoko is killed. Hisako is forced to take care of Kyoko's two children in addition to her own, but there is not enough food for everyone.
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world war ii
single mother
brother sister
starvation
fire bombing
children in wartime
brother and sister
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Questions about Grave of the Fireflies
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies has a runtime of 2h 28m (2 hours and 28 minutes).
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies was directed by Tōya Satō and released in 2005.
What genre is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies is a Drama film (2005).
Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?
The cast of Grave of the Fireflies includes Hoshi Ishida, Mao Sasaki, Ikki Sawamura, Yui Natsukawa, Nanako Matsushima.
What is the TMDB rating for Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 based on 116 votes.
