Grave of the Fireflies - Someone's Commentary
It's amazing that people other than Japanese people are watching Grave of the Fireflies. I was impressed when he saw Seita and said, "How can this kid stay so calm..., and Seita's fortitude is an important element of Grave of the Fireflies. As the "son of a soldier", he has the heart of a soldier. It's hard to imagine now, but it was a time when 17,000 14 and 15-year-olds volunteered to serve as special junior soldiers in the navy. They were given ideological education that prevented children from remaining children. I'm English, United Kingdom. I'm 47 now, but watched this several years ago. It takes a long time to process it internally, knowing that it depicts real events. It still lives with me. This film made me cry. It's so sad. It is so beautiful in places. I...