Grave of the Fireflies

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Browsing through Netflix reminded me of this Japanese animated film from 1988, and searching through this forum revealed no previous mention of it. It is about a 14-year-old boy and his 4-year-old sister who are orphaned when their mother dies in a firestorm during World War II. They struggle for survival, although the first scene reveals that there is not going to be a happy ending.
I was lucky enough to see this on the big screen, and it was one of the most powerful experiences I've had from a film. It languishes safely deep in my Netflix queue, as I have some fear to see it a second time. It is among the very best of all war films, and with the wide exposure of DVD is finally becoming recognized as such. For people not familiar with Japan's tradition of animation, this will be an eye opener. Highest recommendation.

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Topic - Grave of the Fireflies - ephemere 04:51:32 04/27/04 (3)

Tried Finding It At Video Rental Stores - Robertc88 11:10:49 05/16/04 (0)

Absolutely. - rhizomatic 10:08:58 04/29/04 (1)

Thanks for commenting - ephemere 13:38:22 04/29/04 (0)

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