A gripping anime, a world class drama.

Rating: 9/10 (1 October 2003)

A great film. A gripping anime, a world class drama. And the only film ever to make me cry, and then I meen realy weep, not just shed a tear. It realy touched me deep inside. Its a film about pride, about what it can do when you have to much of it. It is also a film about war, not at the front, but at home, among the civilains, and the children... The characters felt so real. It portrays people in a way that many non-animes fail to, it shows the strength of the artform. And it shows you dont need mechas, supernovas or vampires to make a great anime. Average 10(10)