Alternative Titles
Synonyms: Tombstone for Fireflies
Japanese: 火垂るの墓
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Type:
Movie
Episodes:
1
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Apr 16, 1988
Producers:
None found, add some
Studios:
Studio Ghibli
Source:
Novel
Genre:
Drama
Theme:
Historical
Duration:
1 hr. 28 min.
Rating:
PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
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