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Night on the Galactic Railroad (1985)

Film · 1985 · 108 min · Adventure · Animation · Drama

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

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.

Directed by Gisaburō Sugii

Starring Mayumi Tanaka, Chika Sakamoto, Junko Hori, Kaori Nakahara, Yoshie Shimamura, Reiko Niimura, Ayumi Ishijo, Ayako Hori

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First release anywhere13 July 1985

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