--- product_id: 49888977 title: "Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD]" price: "Rp836887" currency: IDR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/49888977-grave-of-the-fireflies-dvd store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD] **Price:** Rp836887 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD] - **How much does it cost?** Rp836887 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/49888977-grave-of-the-fireflies-dvd) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From Studio Ghibli, home of Spirited Away, and director Isao Takahata comes this epic animated feature. Originally released in Japan in 1988 but never before available in the UK, G r a v e o f t h e F i r e f l i e s has rightly earned a reputation as an anime classic. Set in Japan during World War II, the film focuses on Seita and his little sister Setsuko. After their mother is killed in an air raid, and with their father serving in the navy, they are forced to fight for survival in the devastated Japanese countryside. Food and shelter are scarce, and even their own relatives are too concerned with their own survival. All they have is each other and their belief that life must carry on. Takahata and his team, including character animator Yoshifumi Kondo (who has subsequently worked on other acclaimed Ghibli films from director Hayao Miyazaki) have created a visually stunning and emotionally powerful film that meditates on the devastating consequences of war and has rightly earned a reputation as an anime classic. Review: An animated FILM, not a cartoon. - If you think all animated films are cartoons, then this will be the film to change your mind, this is a deeply touching movie that happens to be animated, this film is closer to Shindler's list than to any Disney film, also if you are expecting a ' Spirited Away [DVD ]' or a ' Kiki's Delivery Service [DVD ]' then you will be surprised, this is not a fantastical journey, there are no talking cats, or troublesome witches, this is a serious drama with a real thought provoking message. I have to say that this has got to be the most emotional film I have EVER seen! Never has a film made me fill up quite this much, not even when I watched Watership down in primary school, when I was eight. I am at a loss... I was So drained from watching this! This made a 30yo skinhead 'bloke' cry, I had to really force my self to watch the end of this film not because it has any faults in the style or plot, but rather from the outset you know what is going to happen and I realised that the story had drawn me in so deeply and I knew what it was going to do to me... Glad I did watch to the end, it is rare to find a film of this genre that can move so many people to tears, it is a film that can really tug at your emotional chords with such precision and vigour, I really don't think I will be able to see fruit sweets again without flashbacks! An absolutely astounding film. I may suggest that perhaps you rent this title, unless like me you like lending DVD's out, I think a lot of the 5-star reviewers would also agree, that this is not a film I can see me ever watching again, like I said this is one of the greatest films I have ever watched, but it was so good, that the film will always be with me, I will never be able to forget Seito and Sweet Setsuko, the little sister I think we all wished we had... But this is a must see for any fan of cinema, not just Ghibli, this is a master class in cinema, in drawing your audience in, making them empathise with the characters and ultimately making them genuinely feel something. This film has changed me, I don't know how, but it has, I think it has put a lot in my life in to perspective, and 2 months on from seeing this film I have just shed another tear for it. This really is a must see/buy, it is dubbed which I know is important to some people, but I think seeing this in its original Japanese added something for me, I think a number of people would disagree with me, but few would say that you shouldn't watch it. Do note though that if I were you I would make sure I had a comedy film to follow this, or at least a more light hearted film, as you do not want to end your night with the emotions that this will draw from you. Review: Great watch to get your emotional side coming out - I have to say, this was one amazing piece of work, I'm a big fan of finding movies or series which step outside the normal shooter or comedy and this was just what i needed. First of, don't be put of by the art style, i admit i am never put off by art style but equally it did delay my watching of the movie as i began to prioritise more modern ones first, and whilst none of them was bad by any means, i only can say i was a fool to delay this one. The film was actually produced in the late 80's to early 90's so it does have some time behind it so of course its art was different. The story focus is a unique and great idea, the story is set in the late years of WW2, shortly before Japan surrender but during the bombings they was suffering, the focus is on two siblings who no longer have a home or money and are surviving through just trying to live. The story covers the hardships they face, the luxury that food is and the desperate things we will do to get it, the toughness of illness and pain of loosing people both close to us and strangers, it truly is a story of emotions. The story isn't actually focused on the war itself as opposed to them suffering the effects, this was unique as when you hear a movie based on war, you picture guns and such, this is how the civilians and innocent people pull through. The story is so well done, the animation is quite nice but the hats off goes to the characters, they feel so real in how they behave and their emotions, when you laugh, you smile and as time goes on, their tears become your sadness, it truly is a masterpiece of writing here. I watched with the original Japanese cast so can't speak for the english voices but the voice cast was amazing. This is a brilliant watch if you have a night in with nothing much going on and want to watch a good movie with more than just some guns shooting or cheesy jokes. I should mention, the movie is listed as 12, i do recommend this, whilst there is no real bad language, no nudity and only basic scenes of violence (bombings and such), the themes are quite real and do have some focus on death and how it effects people, so it could be a bit sad or hard to understand for much younger than 10. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000TQLJHS | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,265) | | Director | Isao Takahata | | Is discontinued by manufacturer | No | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 2.0), Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0) | | Manufacturer reference | 5055201801821 | | Media Format | PAL | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Tohru Hara | | Product Dimensions | 1.35 x 0.15 x 1.9 cm; 0.08 g | | Release date | 23 July 2007 | | Run time | 1 hour and 30 minutes | | Studio | Studiocanal | | Subtitles: | English | | Writers | Akiyuki Nosaka, Isao Takahata | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** Akiyuki Nosaka, Isao Takahata, Tohru Hara - **Format:** PAL - **Language:** Japanese - **Runtime:** 1 hour and 30 minutes - **Studio:** StudioCanal ## Images ![Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VdAR+jCGL.jpg) ![Grave Of The Fireflies [DVD] - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KHa2UzRsL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An animated FILM, not a cartoon. *by M***E on 19 December 2010* If you think all animated films are cartoons, then this will be the film to change your mind, this is a deeply touching movie that happens to be animated, this film is closer to Shindler's list than to any Disney film, also if you are expecting a ' Spirited Away [DVD ]' or a ' Kiki's Delivery Service [DVD ]' then you will be surprised, this is not a fantastical journey, there are no talking cats, or troublesome witches, this is a serious drama with a real thought provoking message. I have to say that this has got to be the most emotional film I have EVER seen! Never has a film made me fill up quite this much, not even when I watched Watership down in primary school, when I was eight. I am at a loss... I was So drained from watching this! This made a 30yo skinhead 'bloke' cry, I had to really force my self to watch the end of this film not because it has any faults in the style or plot, but rather from the outset you know what is going to happen and I realised that the story had drawn me in so deeply and I knew what it was going to do to me... Glad I did watch to the end, it is rare to find a film of this genre that can move so many people to tears, it is a film that can really tug at your emotional chords with such precision and vigour, I really don't think I will be able to see fruit sweets again without flashbacks! An absolutely astounding film. I may suggest that perhaps you rent this title, unless like me you like lending DVD's out, I think a lot of the 5-star reviewers would also agree, that this is not a film I can see me ever watching again, like I said this is one of the greatest films I have ever watched, but it was so good, that the film will always be with me, I will never be able to forget Seito and Sweet Setsuko, the little sister I think we all wished we had... But this is a must see for any fan of cinema, not just Ghibli, this is a master class in cinema, in drawing your audience in, making them empathise with the characters and ultimately making them genuinely feel something. This film has changed me, I don't know how, but it has, I think it has put a lot in my life in to perspective, and 2 months on from seeing this film I have just shed another tear for it. This really is a must see/buy, it is dubbed which I know is important to some people, but I think seeing this in its original Japanese added something for me, I think a number of people would disagree with me, but few would say that you shouldn't watch it. Do note though that if I were you I would make sure I had a comedy film to follow this, or at least a more light hearted film, as you do not want to end your night with the emotions that this will draw from you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great watch to get your emotional side coming out *by M***W on 17 April 2017* I have to say, this was one amazing piece of work, I'm a big fan of finding movies or series which step outside the normal shooter or comedy and this was just what i needed. First of, don't be put of by the art style, i admit i am never put off by art style but equally it did delay my watching of the movie as i began to prioritise more modern ones first, and whilst none of them was bad by any means, i only can say i was a fool to delay this one. The film was actually produced in the late 80's to early 90's so it does have some time behind it so of course its art was different. The story focus is a unique and great idea, the story is set in the late years of WW2, shortly before Japan surrender but during the bombings they was suffering, the focus is on two siblings who no longer have a home or money and are surviving through just trying to live. The story covers the hardships they face, the luxury that food is and the desperate things we will do to get it, the toughness of illness and pain of loosing people both close to us and strangers, it truly is a story of emotions. The story isn't actually focused on the war itself as opposed to them suffering the effects, this was unique as when you hear a movie based on war, you picture guns and such, this is how the civilians and innocent people pull through. The story is so well done, the animation is quite nice but the hats off goes to the characters, they feel so real in how they behave and their emotions, when you laugh, you smile and as time goes on, their tears become your sadness, it truly is a masterpiece of writing here. I watched with the original Japanese cast so can't speak for the english voices but the voice cast was amazing. This is a brilliant watch if you have a night in with nothing much going on and want to watch a good movie with more than just some guns shooting or cheesy jokes. I should mention, the movie is listed as 12, i do recommend this, whilst there is no real bad language, no nudity and only basic scenes of violence (bombings and such), the themes are quite real and do have some focus on death and how it effects people, so it could be a bit sad or hard to understand for much younger than 10. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ an incredibly moving film *by S***S on 30 August 2010* Although this is age rated and has some violence and gore, that doesn't prevent "Grave Of The Fireflies" from being an amazing story. The main characters, Seita and his little sister Setsuko are so easy to sympathise with and are very loveable, Seita because he's always trying to keep the two of them together throughout their adventures, and Setsuko because she's a beautiful child and has a bubbly personality. The fact that this film centres on children during wartime shows that it is not only adults who are badly affected and just how many youngsters end up homeless and afraid. There are many moments in which you can't help but cry when they experience bad things, but for me the scene which makes me weepy is when they're surrounded by fireflies at the very end since they're not alone, they've got each other and are happy in each other's company. I think that is what's needed in a good film, especially as children would probably want to watch "Grave Of The Fireflies", and would want to know that it ends on a happy note. "Grave Of The Fireflies" may seem too sad, hence the title, but it's not overly sentimental because that is not Studio Ghibli's style, and is very deep and true, with a wonderful message to give to people who love the film. For particular fans of Studio Ghibli who enjoy a film that touches on the hardships of life with absolute clarity without making fun of them, this is a DVD to connect with and make one feel lucky for what we have when so many people did not get much in the war. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/49888977-grave-of-the-fireflies-dvd](https://www.desertcart.id/products/49888977-grave-of-the-fireflies-dvd) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*