Grave of the Fireflies: A Descent into War's Heart
GRAVE OF THE FIRFLIES
1) Story and Plot
Grave of the Fireflies, a 1988 Studio Ghibli film by Isao Takahata, tells the heartbreaking story of Seita and Setsuko, orphaned siblings struggling to survive in wartime Japan. After their mother is fatally injured in an American firebombing, they move in with their stingy aunt who resents the extra burden. Seita, overwhelmed by responsibility, tries to provide for his little sister Setsuko, but their situation worsens. The film depicts their desperate fight for survival as they face hunger, illness, and the harsh realities of war.