Movies like Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

Name: Movies similar to Grave of the Fireflies (1988)
Director: Isao Takahata
Genre: Animation, Drama, War
Released: 1988-04-16
Duration: 89 Min
Rating: 8.5
Cast: Tsutomu Tatsumi, Ayano Shiraishi, Akemi Yamaguchi

Grave of the Fireflies (1988)

JapanNR89Min

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In the aftermath of World War II, a young boy and his little sister try to survive in Japan. They face starvation, air raids, and the loss of their mother. The boy does his best to care for his sister, but their situation becomes increasingly desperate. Eventually, they run out of food and the sister falls ill. Despite his efforts, the boy is unable to save her and she dies. Devastated, the boy cremates his sister's body and succumbs to starvation himself. Their spirits are reunited, happy and healthy, as they look down on the modern city of Kobe.