Hotaru No Haka Episode 1 Discussion

I can see how this is based on a real story, and it's a really effective movie in general. Seita and Setsuko's circumstances became increasingly more emotionally gripping as the movie went on, and the scene just before Setsuko's death where she was delirious and offering Seita the rocks she thought were rice and soy pulp was especially resonant. The one resounding issue I have with it is spoiling the ending by showing it right at the beginning. While I'm aware that it was a literary technique, it and the spirit manifestations of Seita and Setsuko that periodically show up during the movie are something that's difficult to immediately understand. That said, their spirits returning at the end to overlook the city was a nice gesture that added a subtle bittersweet element to an otherwise tragic tale.

This movie was a piece of shit. Hated it. Also, movies like these make me hate Americans lol.

Although from an artistic point of view, this movie was really good. Hence why I gave it a 6 and not a 1. I just dislike movies about wars. Too tragic etc.