alexkusu SG Alternative title: Die letzten Glühwürmchen (German) Le tombeau des lucioles (French) Tombstone of the Fireflies Hotoru no Haka (Japanese) Age rating: Older Children (May contain mild bad language, bloodless violence) Genres: Drama, Historical, Military, Slice of Life Plot Summary: On the final days of World War II, 14-year-old Seita and his four-year-old sister Setsuko are orphaned after their mother is killed during an air-raid by American forces in Kobe, Japan. After having a falling-out with their aunt, they move into an abandoned bomb shelter. With no surviving relatives and their emergency funds and rations depleted, Seita and Setsuko must struggle to survive their hardships as well as those of their country, which is on the losing end of the war. Comments: Released in 1988 with a runtime around 87mins. Touching story. An oldie but a goodie. 9/10
M©+square SG This thread is in Otopedia: Grave of the Fireflies Hotaru no Haka Original Work : Nosaka Akiyuki Year : 1988
MooKu SG It's old, yes, but it's a classic and has spawned a 1-episode TV Drama which was aired in Japan last year. Official Website for Hotaru no Haka drama Stars : Matsushima Nanako (Mahou no Jouken etc etc etc) Inoue Mao (Hana Yori Dango drama) Kaname Jun (Good Luck!)
Båseline SG Oh man... I think I saw this donkey years before. Excellent, maybe I'll grab a legit copy of it.
