Brother, sister, love, and war.... In one word beautiful but devastating.

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2007)

Hotaru no haka, hotaru no haka... I'll never forget this sentence. It all started by simply putting my DVD in the drive, and ended, well, in lots of, lots of tears. I never felt such emotional impact by movie before. This film changed my look at animation. This movie is so harsh, realistic and sad, that you'll stay shocked for quite a while. It shows that war is deadly beast taking lives of Innocent people, especially children. The way the bond between brother and sister is depicted is truly amazing. It shows how small things are important even in dire times, when death lurks behind every corner. If you have chance to see this film, do so, but be prepared for beautiful, but shocking experience. A No. 1 classic, not to be missed by anyone.