Movie
“Why do fireflies have to die so soon?”
8.4/10
1988
1h 29m
ja
Animation
Drama
War
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.
Director
Isao Takahata
Writers
Isao Takahata
Movie Information
Release Date
April 16, 1988
Runtime
1h 29m
Status
Released
Original Language
ja
Vote Count
6,279
Production
