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What are the true events of Grave of the Fireflies?

The author of "Grave of the Fireflies" did not indicate that this was a historical prototype, but there must have been similar events in Japan just after World War II. In September 1945, just a few days after the end of World War II, Japan was severely hit. An American photographer took a photo of a little boy carrying his sister on his back. The sister was dead, and the little boy was licking his lips. He didn't cry. He stood straight in a military posture. It was really heartbreaking to see his strong look. Then a man looked at the little girl behind him. At this time, the little boy bit his lips hard, restrained his emotions, turned around and left.

"Grave of the Fireflies" tells the story of 14-year-old Seita and his 4-year-old sister Setsuko. Due to air raids by foreign enemies, Japan's economy is severely deprived and food is scarce, and the family is forced to enter a bomb shelter. , Qingtai risked his life to find food outside in order to prevent his sister from going hungry, but in the end her sister still starved to death.

After this film was broadcast, it received great attention. The United States even rated it as one of the most emotionally powerful and reflective films. Japanese films can often capture people's emotions. emotions, and the descriptions are extremely detailed.