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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, War
Votes16
DirectorTaro Hyugaji
WritersTakuya Nishioka
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsTombstone of the Fireflies
About Tombstone of the Fireflies
Set during World War II, the film follows a young brother and sister as they attempt to survive the aftermath of the firebombing of Kobe City.
Directed by Taro Hyugaji, Tombstone of the Fireflies leans on a strong ensemble — Reo Yoshitake, Rina Hatakeyama, Keiko Matsuzaka — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2008.
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