"Grave of the Fireflies"
1988
Directed by Isao Takahata
When fire bombing
destroys their home, 14-year-old Seita and his four-year-old sister wander
the ruined countryside. Unable to sustain themselves, the children
eventually die. Just before the Americans land, an old janitor finds a small
metal candy container and unwittingly frees the children's spirits. English
and Japanese with English subtitles. Animation. 88 minutes. |