GRAVE OF THE FIREFLIES (1988) - March 23, 2004
A moving and well-animated drama about a Japanese brother and sister who struggle to survive near the end of the second world war. Avoids the usual anime standbys (sci-fi, fantasy, action, etc.) and tells a simple story about two siblings. The film takes its time, which allows us to really come to care for the two main characters, making the tragic ending all the more heartbreaking. ***1/2
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