Category "grave-of-the-fireflies"

Why didn't Seita return to his aunt?

In Grave of the Fireflies, Seita decides for himself and Setsuko to leave their aunt after a series of events—including her selling their mother's kimono

What was the significance of the scene where a few girls are enjoying their new home?

In Grave of the Fireflies a scene immediately follows after Seita buys charcoal for his sister's cremation (at 1:19:57 to 1:20:19). In the scene a few girls are