Tombstone of the Fireflies

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Tombstone of the Fireflies

2008

1h 40m

7.3(15 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

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.

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吉武怜朗

Seita

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Rina Hatakeyama

Setsuko

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松坂慶子

Widow

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松田聖子

Yukiko

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Hiromi Chino

Kimie Honjo

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江藤潤

Masao Honjo

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Kazuki Hagiwara

Widow's son

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