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Quick Info

Rating

7.3/10

Release2008

Runtime1h 40m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Bandai Visual

TV Tokyo

Pony Canyon

Eisei Gekijo

Sakumaseika

TORNADO FILM

Jolly Roger

Pal Entertainments Production

Movie

Tombstone of the Fireflies

2008

1h 40m

7.3

Drama

War

Synopsis

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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