Tombstone of the Fireflies(2008)
火垂るの墓
Tombstone of the Fireflies 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.
Tombstone of the Fireflies (2008) is a drama and war film directed by Taro Hyugaji, released on July 5, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Reo Yoshitake, Rina Hatakeyama, Keiko Matsuzaka and Seiko Matsuda. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Taro Hyugaji
- Writers:
- Akiyuki Nosaka, Takuya Nishioka
- Producers:
- Satoshi Kono, Shûichi Isoda, Akio Nanjo
- Cinematographer:
- Koichi Kawakami
- Production:
- Bandai Visual, TV Tokyo, Pony Canyon, Eisei Gekijo, Sakumaseika, TORNADO FILM, Jolly Roger, Pal Entertainments Production
- Status:
- Released
Tombstone of the Fireflies Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Reo Yoshitake
Reo Yoshitake
as Seita
- Rina Hatakeyama
Rina Hatakeyama
as Setsuko
Keiko Matsuzaka
as Widow
Seiko Matsuda
as Yukiko
Chizuru Ikewaki
Yoshio Harada
- Hiromi Chino
Hiromi Chino
as Kimie Honjo
Jun Etoh
as Masao Honjo
- Kazuki Hagiwara
Kazuki Hagiwara
as Widow's son
Key crew
Directed by Taro Hyugaji, written by Akiyuki Nosaka and Takuya Nishioka, produced by Satoshi Kono, Shûichi Isoda and Akio Nanjo.
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Tombstone of the Fireflies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Tombstone of the Fireflies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tombstone of the Fireflies online?
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Tombstone of the Fireflies (2008) is available to stream on Hulu and U-NEXT, and to rent or buy from FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tombstone of the Fireflies?
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The main cast of Tombstone of the Fireflies (2008) includes Reo Yoshitake, Rina Hatakeyama, Keiko Matsuzaka, Seiko Matsuda and Chizuru Ikewaki. The film was directed by Taro Hyugaji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tombstone of the Fireflies released?
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Tombstone of the Fireflies was released on July 5, 2008 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Tombstone of the Fireflies worth watching?
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Tombstone of the Fireflies (2008) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.