Grave of the Fireflies(2005)
Overview
Hisako loses her home in Tokyo to Allied bombing. With her husband fighting somewhere in Asia, she and her two children evacuate to a suburb of Kobe, where they share a house with Hisako's cousin, Kyoko. Kobe is bombed and Kyoko is killed. Hisako is forced to take care of Kyoko's two children in addition to her own, but there is not enough food for everyone.
Director
Tōya Satō
Studio
Nippon Television Network Corporation
Cast
Hoshi Ishida
as Yokokawa Seita
Mao Sasaki
as Setsuko
Ikki Sawamura
as Kiyoshi
Yui Natsukawa
as Kyoko
Nanako Matsushima
as Hisako
Mao Inoue
as Natsu,Keiko
Mayuko Fukuda
as Hana
Jun Kaname
as
Tsuyoshi Ihara
as Genzo
So Yamanaka
as
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2005
Runtime
2h 28m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7.9 / 10
Production Companies
Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Where can I watch Grave of the Fireflies?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Grave of the Fireflies (2005).
What is Grave of the Fireflies about?▼
Hisako loses her home in Tokyo to Allied bombing. With her husband fighting somewhere in Asia, she and her two children evacuate to a suburb of Kobe, where they share a house with Hisako's cousin, Kyoko. Kobe is bombed and Kyoko is killed. Hisako is forced to take care of Kyoko's two children in addition to her own, but there is not enough food for everyone.
Who directed Grave of the Fireflies?▼
Grave of the Fireflies was directed by Tōya Satō and released in 2005. It is a drama film.
How long is Grave of the Fireflies?▼
Grave of the Fireflies has a runtime of 2 hours and 28 minutes (148 minutes total).
Who stars in Grave of the Fireflies?▼
The cast of Grave of the Fireflies includes Hoshi Ishida as Yokokawa Seita, Mao Sasaki as Setsuko, Ikki Sawamura as Kiyoshi, Yui Natsukawa as Kyoko, Nanako Matsushima as Hisako and more.
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