Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Release year: 1988

Reviews: Grave of the Fireflies is a 1988 Japanese animated war film written and directed by Isao Takahata, and produced by Studio Ghibli. The film tells the story of a brother and sister, Seita and Setsuko, and their struggle to survive in Japan during the final months of World War II. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Akiyuki Nosaka, which is a fictionalized account of his own experiences as a child during the firebombing of Kobe by American forces in 1945. It's considered a masterpiece of animation and storytelling, and it's praised for its emotional depth and its powerful anti-war message. It's also known for its realistic portrayal of the human cost of war and it's considered one of the most powerful and moving war films ever made.

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Cast of the movie: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi.