Grave of the Fireflies Flashcards
In the first line of the movie, the protag says something happens on that day, September 21st, 1945. What does he mean?
It’s the day that he dies.
What’s the protagonist’s name?
Seita.
What is the protagonist’s sister’s name?
Setsuko.
What does the security guard pick up off Seita’s dead body and throw into the brush?
The tin of fruit drops that Seita would give Setsuko.
What happens to the two siblings’ mother at the beginning of the movie?
She dies in an air raid.
What possession of hers is given to Seita before she dies?
Her green ring.
Where do Seita and Setsuko go after their mom dies?
To their aunt’s house.
What buried food items does Seita dig up?
Pickled plums, butter, bonito, herring, dried potato and eggs.
While living at their aunts, where does Seita take Setsuko to take their mind off things?
The beach.
While at the beach, who does Seita here calling?
His mother.
What do Seita and Setsuko trade for rice?
Their mother’s kimonos.
