After watching this anime feature you will turn the TV off in silent stock and cry, or go lay down, or both. The anime, no, this movie, drags us along with two children, as they slowly lose against hunger, grief, death and indifference. Only the two things that don't seem to break is their love for each other and the little girl's spirit.There are bright moments, like tiny fruit drops of happiness and joy, which seem to lift our spirits slightly before diving us back into the neverending downward journey of these two doomed orphans. We know they are doomed but those brief scenes of pure love and delight give us hope, even where there is none.The setting of World War II Japan, with the burnt cities, the helpless authorities, the defeated people and the red glow of fires and bombing runs, just adds to the feeling of neverending change and uncertainty.Right up there with made-for-TV 'The Day After'. Don't let kids watch it.