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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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies online?
- You can stream Grave of the Fireflies on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Grave of the Fireflies come out?
- Grave of the Fireflies was released in 1988.
- What genre is Grave of the Fireflies?
- Grave of the Fireflies is a animation, drama, and war film.
- How long is Grave of the Fireflies?
- Grave of the Fireflies runs about 1h 29m (89 minutes).
- Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?
- Grave of the Fireflies stars Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Yoshiko Shinohara, and Akemi Yamaguchi.
- How is Grave of the Fireflies rated?
- Grave of the Fireflies currently scores 8.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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