Grave Of The Fireflies (DVD)

Based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Akiyuki Nosaka, this haunting Japanese anime tells the story of two children, 14-year-old Seita (Tsutomu Tatsumi) and his four-year-old sister Setsuko (Ayano Shiraishi), who are struggling to survive in 1940s war-torn Japan where bombings by American warplanes and napalm attacks are an almost daily occurrence. When their mother is killed in an air raid, and the fate of their Naval officer father remains unknown, the children are left to fend for themselves. After a brief and uncomfortable stay with a cold and distant aunt, who makes it clear that she doesn't want to be burdened with them, they run away and set up home in an abandoned bomb shelter.

For a while they find some happiness living on their own with a field of almost magical fireflies to keep them company. But as the rationing of food grows more unbearable, Seita finds it an increasing struggle to keep himself and Setsuko alive.

General

Studio:	Optimum Home Entertainment
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2007
Movie released:	1988
Actors:	Rhoda Chrosite • J.Robert Spencer • Veronica Taylor • Amy Jones • Shannon Conley • Crispin Freeman • Dan Green • George Leaver • Nick Sullivan
Contributors:	Tohru Hara • Akiyuki Nosaka • Isao Takahata • Yoshio Mamiya
Directors:	Isao Takahata
Dimensions:	192 x 137 x 15mm (L x W x T)
Format:
Languages:	English
Age restriction:	12
Categories:	DVD > Animation DVD > Drama DVD > Feature Film
LSN:	XNW-JKM-RNE-4
Barcode:	5055201801821

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