Studio Ghibli's Anti-War Masterpiece

Studio Ghibli's tear-jerking masterpiece, "Grave of the Fireflies," chronicles the difficult lives of two orphaned Japanese children, Seita and Setsuko, nearing the end of World War II. As Japan's military forces desperately fight against the Allied Powers, its home-front is assailed by fire-bombings, food shortages, and death. The horrid effects of war reach these children, and Seita struggles to maintain morale for his sister's sake, despite what hardships they face. Rather than fight for his country or volunteer for public service, Seita dedicates his life to Setsuko; a fact that earns him scorn and mockery from his aunt. Yet, in the face of a country that refuses to recognize his struggle, Seita never leaves Setsuko--no matter how inglorious times get. Ultimately, the film is about the unceremonious battle fought by forgotten people. The brave soldiers who didn't step onto a battlefield, and never raised a gun in their country's honor, but stayed behind to protect their loved ones, and made for them the best of a horrible situation.

Seita was one such soldier, never honored, never celebrated. And his was the war they never showed you.
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