Grave of the Fireflies
TPFrance rating19881h 29mAnimation, Drama, War
This animated drama follows two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they navigate the hardships of life in Japan during the final months of World War II. After losing their home and their mother, the children must find ways to survive and care for one another in a very difficult environment.
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This animated drama follows two siblings, Seita and Setsuko, as they navigate the hardships of life in Japan during the final months of World War II. After losing their home and their mother, the children must find ways to survive and care for one another in a very difficult environment.
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What's in it
- Scary
- Some
- Violence
- Mild
- Language
- None
- Rude humour
- None
- Sad themes
- Intense
- Pace
- Calm
- The film features long lingering shots and a somber atmosphere with very little rapid movement. Estimated
Scary moments
- Approx.IntenseThe children experience the physical and emotional toll of severe malnutrition and illness.
- Approx.ScaryThe siblings live in a bomb shelter and face the constant threat of nearby air raids.
Talk about it after
- 1How did the siblings show love and care for each other during such a difficult time?
- 2What did you think about the way the siblings tried to protect each other from the truth of their situation?
- 3How did the setting of the war affect the choices the characters had to make?
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