Released in 1988, the animated film Grave of the Fireflies is one of the best Japanese films on the subject of war. The story of two brothers Seita and Setsuko made many viewers cry with a tragic ending. After many years, audiences still can't stop sobbing when recallingGrave of the Fireflies and the hidden meanings and true stories behind this animated film. Let's read together the quotes of the main characters in the anime to feel the pain they went through. Children's innocent lines but hide the cruelty of war
“Wow, Setsuko, you’re rich.”
“Then, I’ll never ever leave. I’ll always be with you.”
“I’m sorry! Please let go of me! Only wanted some sugar for my sick sister”
“See? It’s watermelon. I didn’t have to steal this either.”
“Look it’s a hairpin.”
“Look! It’s rice, Setsuko!”
“Why do fireflies have to die so soon?”
“Seita, should I get a doctor? Why did he hurt you?”
“It’s a huge bathtub!”
“This will be the kitchen!”
“Seita. Water.”
“We don’t have a home. It was burned.”
“Now, let’s see a firefly show!”