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Grave of the Fireflies
Overview
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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Status
Released (16/04/1988)
Original language
Japanese
Original title
火垂るの墓
Budget
$3,700,000
Box office
$516,962
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