A young boy and his little sister struggle to survive in Japan during World War II.
Yeah… About this… Even if I’ve already seen this a couple of times, last time about 10 years ago, this is still painful to watch. It’s the first Studio Ghibli serious movie and it’s a brainful. It’s grim, sad, brutal and realistic and hits like a fucking truck. It’s something I would never recommend to a child, but definitely recommend to an adult. The music is beautifully haunting and it highlights the sad and brutal reality of war, the movie being essentially a lesson in humanity and its fragility. I’m not sure if the popcorn rating would apply here, as this movie is not fun to watch, but it is a must-see one. Seven stars out of five, for a movie that is definitely one of the best war dramas of all time.
Why do fireflies have to die so soon?
