Grave of the Fireflies
"Why do fireflies have to die so soon?"
Originally released in 1988. Grave of the Fireflies is a animation/drama film. directed by Isao Takahata. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, and Yoshiko Shinohara
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (6,279 votes)
Budget
$3.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$842.1K
0.2x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tsutomu Tatsumi
as Seita (voice)
Ayano Shiraishi
as Setsuko (voice)
Yoshiko Shinohara
as Mother (voice)
Akemi Yamaguchi
as Auntie (voice)
Masayo Sakai
as Woman who takes care of Setsuko (voice)
Kozo Hashida
as Obayashi Chairman (voice)
Kazumi Nozaki
as Cousin (voice)
Yoshio Matsuoka
as Gosaku (voice)
Masahiro Kanetake
as Aunt's House Guest (voice)
Kiyoshi Yanagawa
as Patrolman (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $3,700,000
- Revenue
- $842,132
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grave of the Fireflies about?
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 m...
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies was directed by Isao Takahata.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
Grave of the Fireflies has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Grave of the Fireflies released?
Grave of the Fireflies was released on April 16, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Grave of the Fireflies?
The main cast of Grave of the Fireflies includes Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, Akemi Yamaguchi, Masayo Sakai.
Is Grave of the Fireflies worth watching?
Grave of the Fireflies has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 6,279 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.