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Night on the Galactic Railroad

Original title: 銀河鉄道の夜

Japan's most beloved children's book is now a hauntingly beautiful feature film.

1985 · 1h 48m

Directed by Gisaburō Sugii

7.1

TMDB audience score
107 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

Lonely and awkward, Giovanni struggles with his sick mother, absent father, and an afterschool job that isolates him from his peers. But on the night of the Festival of Stars, he is magically transported onto a celestial train with his only friend, Campanella. Together, they embark on an extraordinary journey through the galaxy, encountering mysterious characters and grappling with life's deepest questions.

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Cast

  • Mayumi Tanaka
    Giovanni (voice)

  • Chika Sakamoto
    Campanella (voice)

  • Junko Hori
    Zanelli (voice)

  • Kaori Nakahara
    Kaoru (voice)

  • Yoshie Shimamura
    Giovanni's Mother (voice)

  • Reiko Niimura
    Old Woman (voice)

  • Ayumi Ishijo
    (voice)

  • Ayako Hori
    (voice)

  • Chikao Ohtsuka
    Birdcatcher (voice)

  • Hidehiro Kikuchi
    Young Man (voice)

  • Yuriko Fuchizaki
    Tadashi (voice)

  • Shun Yashiro
    (voice)

  • Fujio Tokita
    Lighthouse Keeper (voice)

  • Gorō Naya
    Campanella's Father (voice)

  • Miyuki Ichijou
    Marceau (voice)

  • Ryuji Saikachi
    Store Owner (voice)

  • Takeshi Aono
    Wireless Operator (voice)

  • Tetsuya Kaji
    Conductor (voice)