From Central Park Media! In the aftermath of a World War II bombing, two orphaned children struggle to survive in the Japanese countryside. To Seita and his four-year-old sister, the helplessness and indifference of their countrymen is even more painful than the enemy raids. Through desperation, hunger and grief, these childrens lives are as heartbreakingly fragile as their spirit and love is inspiring. Written & directed by Isao Takahata (Nausicaa, Laputa), Grave of the Fireflies is a tale of the true tragedy of war and innocence lost, not only of the abandoned young, but of an entire nation. Approximate running time: 88 minutes. Release Date: October, 2002.
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